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Design for a Crozier

Luzio Romano

1504

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Renaissance Renaissance

Dominant colour

Design for a Crozier is a 1504 by Luzio Romano, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Luzio Romano
When & what style?: 1504 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a fancy crozier—like a bishop’s staff—with a ram’s head curled around the top. Below it, the handle has a small box decorated with three figures inside, standing under an arch. The whole thing looks carved from stone, with swirls and sharp edges. The ram’s head might seem odd, but it was a symbol for early Christian leaders. The figures in the box look like they’re part of a religious scene, but it’s just a sketch, not a full painting. If you like this kind of detailed design, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more works like this.

About the artist

Artist

Luzio Romano

Luzio Luzi (sometimes Luzzi or Luci), also known as Luzio Luzi da Todi and Luzio Romano (died late 16th century), was an Italian painter, stuccoist, and draftsman of the High Renaissance era favoring the Mannerist style.

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