Tomb of Giuliano De' Medici
1550
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1550
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a tomb with three sculpted figures. At the top sits a robed man holding a scroll. Below him, two muscular men recline on either side—one resting his head on his hand, the other leaning back. The scene is framed by grand columns and decorative carvings, giving it a grand, temple-like look. The figures look like they’re carved from stone, but this is actually a printed image. The artist used shading to make the forms pop, almost like they’re three-dimensional. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow to create depth.
