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Baccio Bandinelli

Nicolò della Casa

1544

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Allegory

Dominant colour

Baccio Bandinelli is a 1544 ink by Nicolò della Casa, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Nicolò della Casa
When & what style?: 1544 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving depicts a man with a long beard and curly hair, wearing a beret and a robe. He is seated, with his right arm resting on his leg and his left hand holding a small sculpture of a man. The background features a wall with a window, where three sculptures are visible. In the lower left corner, a small figure of a man is shown, while the artist's signature is visible in the bottom right corner. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of contemplation and creativity. To learn more about the artistic style and techniques used in this engraving, explore the Renaissance movement.