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Untitled

Unknown

1597

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Renaissance Renaissance

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1597 by Unknown, a Renaissance work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1597 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a woman standing tall with one arm raised, holding what looks like a scroll or cloth. Behind her, a smaller figure kneels, reaching up toward her. The background has a framed doorway with steps, and the whole scene is surrounded by decorative swirls and tiny figures in the corners. The drawing uses fine lines and shading to create depth, focusing on the woman’s pose and the child’s gesture. The edges of the paper are filled with ornate patterns, almost like a border. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with layers of lines.

The story of this work

Overview

A pen and wash drawing from 1597 presents a design for a panel ornament, featuring a central scene of nymphs bathing and a figure of Cupid positioned to the left. The composition is framed by an ornamental border.

Read the full account in the museum source.