Who painted Baccio Bandinelli?

Baccio Bandinelli was painted by Nicolò della Casa in 1544.

Where can I see Baccio Bandinelli?

Baccio Bandinelli is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Baccio Bandinelli?

Baccio Bandinelli is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Baccio Bandinelli?

Museum-quality prints of Baccio Bandinelli are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Baccio Bandinelli

Nicolò della Casa , 1544

Baccio Bandinelli is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Nicolò della Casa. It dates from 1544 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper right in plate: BACCIO BANDINEL / FLOR .S.; lower right in plate: N.D. LA. / CASA. F.; by later hand, verso upper left, in brown ink: L 584. Port of Bac Bandinellei / by Nic della Casa; by later hand, verso lower center, in brown ink: MM3
Markings: Marked:stamp: verso lower left in black ink, L. 1464 [John Griffith]; stamp: verso lower right, in black, L. 3373 [François Heugel]

About this work

Overview

This mid‑16th‑century copper engraving, dated around 1544, presents a portrait of the sculptor Baccio Bandinelli. Executed by the printmaker Nicolò della Casa, the image captures the artist seated, his beard and curled hair framing a thoughtful expression, while he holds a small figurine in his left hand.

Subject & Meaning

Bandinelli is shown in a contemplative pose, his right arm resting on his thigh and his left hand supporting a miniature sculpture of a male figure. The inclusion of the tiny model suggests a focus on the creative process, emphasizing the sculptor’s engagement with his work and the intellectual labor of artistic invention.

Technique & Style

The engraving employs fine hatching and cross‑hatching to render texture, from the soft folds of the robe to the intricate details of the background architecture. Della Casa’s handling of line creates a clear spatial depth, while the crisp rendering of the window and three distant statues situates the portrait within a studio‑like setting typical of Renaissance print portraiture.

History & Provenance

Created in the early Renaissance period, the print bears della Casa’s signature in the lower right margin, confirming his authorship. The work circulated among collectors of the time as a visual record of Bandinelli’s stature as a leading sculptor, and it has since been documented in several European print collections.