Who painted Youth Holding a Dish?

Youth Holding a Dish was painted by Antonio da Correggio.

Where can I see Youth Holding a Dish?

Youth Holding a Dish is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Youth Holding a Dish?

Youth Holding a Dish is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Youth Holding a Dish?

Museum-quality prints of Youth Holding a Dish are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Youth Holding a Dish

Antonio da Correggio

Youth Holding a Dish is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Antonio da Correggio. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:recto l.l; "Corregio 1494"

About this work

Overview

Youth Holding a Dish is a red and black chalk drawing on laid paper, with touches of white, attributed to Antonio Allegri da Correggio, a prominent Italian Renaissance painter from the Parma school.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a serene young man holding a dish, set against a dark background, with his face illuminated in soft light, evoking a sense of gentle introspection.

Technique & Style

Correggio employed red and black chalk to achieve deep, expressive shadows, while subtle white accents enhance the subject's skin, demonstrating his skill in chiaroscuro and dynamic composition.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1650, although the exact date and early ownership history are not specified in the provided facts, highlighting a potential gap in the work's documented provenance.

Context

This work reflects the transitional influence of the High Renaissance, foreshadowing elements of Baroque and Rococo styles through its illusionistic perspective and dramatic foreshortening.

Legacy

While the drawing's direct impact is not detailed, Correggio's overall body of work, including pieces like this, contributed to the evolution of European painting techniques, notably in the use of chiaroscuro.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Antonio da Correggio

Antonio Allegri da Correggio, usually known as just Correggio, was an Italian Renaissance painter who was the foremost painter of the Parma school of the High Renaissance, who was responsible for some of the most…