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H Beard Print Collection, by Annibale Carracci, 1589

H Beard Print Collection

Annibale Carracci

1589

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1589 by Annibale Carracci, a Renaissance work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Annibale Carracci
When & what style?
1589 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a scene from the heavens. It's part of a series, which is interesting because it shows the artist's ability to create multiple related works. The series is called 'L'Armonia delle Sfere', which means 'The Harmony of the Spheres', and it's a unique title that gives us a hint about the theme. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Carracci, Annibale.

The story of this work

Overview

The artwork titled *L'Armonia delle Sfere* (*The Harmony of the Spheres*), created by Annibale Carracci in 1589, depicts a celestial scene and is likely the thirty-first work in a series. The painting explores the concept of cosmic harmony through its representation of the heavens.

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About the artist

Portrait of Annibale Carracci
Artist

Annibale Carracci

Annibale Carracci ( kə-RAH-chee, UK also kə-RATCH-ee, Italian: ; November 3, 1560 – July 15, 1609) was an Italian painter and instructor, active in Bologna and later in Rome.

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