Polidoro da Caravaggio Lion & Bull 1530s Prado |
During the 1400s Florentine art became famous for rigorous Design, while Venetian art became equally famous for Color. The drawings from the Museo del Prado grouped here – made in the following century – represent the dominance of Florentine ideals in that greatest theater of Renaissance patronage, Rome.
Andrea del Sarto Figure & drapery studies ca. 1523 Prado |
Bartolomeo Passerotti Sheet of studies 1560s Prado |
Bartolomeo Passerotti Figure study 16th century Prado |
Luca Cambiaso Mythological scene 1550s Prado |
Luca Cambiaso Hercules drawing his bow ca. 1545-50 Prado |
follower of Luca Cambiaso Hercules carrying columns 16th century Prado |
Luca Cambiaso Lion 16th century Prado |
attributed to Taddeo Zuccaro Wine vessel carried by satyrs ca. 1550 Prado |
Lelio Orsi Ornamental figure 16th century Prado |
Unknown Italian artist Figure study late 16th century Prado |
Unknown Italian artist Draped female figure 16th century Prado |
Giulio Romano Warrior with slain monster ca. 1525-30 Prado |
attributed to Giulio Romano Sibyl ca. 1525-30 Prado |
I am grateful for the beautiful reproductions made available by Museo del Prado.