Untitled
1516
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1516
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1516 by Agostino dei Musi, a Renaissance work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a woman holding two small children, surrounded by two winged angels. The woman wears a loose dress and a head covering, while the angels stand nearby with folded arms. The scene feels quiet and close, with soft shading and gentle curves in the figures’ forms. Notice the way light seems to carve the figures’ faces and bodies, creating deep shadows and smooth transitions. This effect was a key trick in Renaissance prints. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists used light and dark to make scenes feel three-dimensional.
