Tomb of Nero
1551
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Italian 16th Century
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Tomb of Nero is a 1551 ink by Italian 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a grand tomb with two muscular men standing on either side of a carved slab. The slab has Latin writing on it, and above it is a ledge with small statues of people. To the right, there’s a niche with a figure and a strange animal with wings and a cow’s head. The whole tomb sits on a rocky base with plants around it. The Latin words are likely a tribute to someone important. The carvings look like they’re copying older Roman styles, but with careful detail. If you like this kind of precise drawing, look up technique: engraving.
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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