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The Prominent Rock (Sasso spicco) [plate I]

Jacopo Ligozzi

1612

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Landscape

Dominant colour

The Prominent Rock (Sasso spicco) [plate I] is a 1612 ink by Jacopo Ligozzi, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacopo Ligozzi
When & what style?: 1612 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

You are looking at a landscape painting. The image shows a rocky landscape with trees and bushes. In the foreground, there are large rocks and boulders, while in the background, there are trees and hills. The painting is done in shades of gray and black, with some white highlights. The painting has a lot of texture and detail, with intricate lines and patterns on the rocks and trees. The artist has used a range of techniques to create depth and dimension in the painting. If you like this painting, you might also like to learn more about the Baroque movement.

About the artist

Artist

Jacopo Ligozzi

Jacopo Ligozzi (1547–1627) was an Italian painter, illustrator, designer, and miniaturist. His art can be categorized as late-Renaissance and Mannerist styles.

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