Artwork
Ignudo (after Michelangelo)
Ignudo (after Michelangelo) is a print by the Renaissance artist Pierre Biard the Younger. It dates from 1628 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2019.228
- Credit line
- The Charlotte Ekker and Charlotte Van der Veer Memorial Fund
About this work
Overview
Ignudo (after Michelangelo) is a 1628 print by French sculptor and architect Pierre Biard the Younger, reinterpreting Michelangelo’s ignudi from the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a nude male figure in a twisted pose, exploring the human form with subtle play of light and shadow, adding depth and volume.
Technique & Style
The piece showcases a careful study of light and shadow, likely employing chiaroscuro to create a sense of volume, reflecting Renaissance influences in 17th-century French art.
History & Provenance
Created in 1628, the print is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection, highlighting the enduring impact of Michelangelo’s work on later artists.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pierre II Biard also called Pierre Biard the younger (1592 – May 28, 1661),was a French sculptor and architect of the seventeenth century, part of a lineage of prominent sculptors.
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