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Concentric Circles (verso), by Girolamo Romanino, 1535

Concentric Circles (verso)

Girolamo Romanino

1535

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Concentric Circles (verso) is a 1535 by Girolamo Romanino, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Girolamo Romanino
When & what style?
1535 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image is a piece of paper with a rough, aged texture and visible tears. The paper is a light beige color with darker spots and stains scattered throughout. On the right side, there are two concentric circles drawn in pencil, with the outer circle being incomplete. The circles are surrounded by faint pencil lines and marks. The paper appears to be a study or sketch, possibly for a larger work of art. The rough texture and visible tears suggest that it has been handled and used extensively over time. The pencil marks and lines are delicate and precise, indicating a high level of skill and attention to detail. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement, which was characterized by a revival of classical Greek and Roman styles and techniques.

About the artist

Portrait of Girolamo Romanino
Artist

Girolamo Romanino

Girolamo Romani, known as Romanino (c. 1485 – c. 1566), was an Italian High Renaissance painter active in the Veneto and Lombardy, near Brescia. His long career brought forth several different styles.

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