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Monstra della Giostra [A Tournament in the Cortile Belvedere] is held by National Gallery of Art.

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Monstra della Giostra [A Tournament in the Cortile Belvedere] is associated with Renaissance.

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Artwork

Monstra della Giostra [A Tournament in the Cortile Belvedere]

Monogrammist HCB , 1565

Monstra della Giostra [A Tournament in the Cortile Belvedere] is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Monogrammist HCB. It dates from 1565 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:Lettered LL: "Ant. Lafreri formis" Lettered LR: "HCB fecit"

About this work

Overview

Created around 1565 by the artist known as Monogrammist HCB, Monstra della Giostra is a print that combines etching and engraving techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a lively tournament scene set in the Cortile del Belvedere, with knights on horseback, spectators, and tents. The detailed rendering of armor and banners suggests a vivid, dynamic event.

Technique & Style

The artist employed fine lines to capture the textures and movement of the scene, utilizing both etching and engraving methods to achieve a range of effects.

Context

Produced during the Renaissance, a period characterized by an interest in depicting action and movement, Monstra della Giostra reflects the artistic values of its time.