Artwork
Two Roman Women
Two Roman Women is a print by the Renaissance artist Francesco Primaticcio. It dates from 1555 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1971.35
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
Two Roman Women is a print by Francesco Primaticcio, dated to around 1555, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two women in classical attire, standing together and engaged in a gentle interaction, with their hands positioned in a manner suggesting conversation or emotional connection.
Technique & Style
The women are rendered in a detailed and realistic manner, characteristic of the Renaissance style, which often drew upon classical models for inspiration.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Francesco Primaticcio was an Italian Mannerist painter, architect and sculptor who spent most of his career in France.
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