Artwork
From "Bizzarie di varie Figure"
From "Bizzarie di varie Figure" is an ink print by the Baroque artist Giovanni Battista Bracelli. It dates from 1624 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The etching 'From Bizzarie di varie Figure' is a print created by Giovanni Battista Bracelli in 1624. It is part of a series characterized by unusual and inventive compositions.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two unusual, boxy buildings with simple bases and no surrounding environment. One structure resembles a tower, while the other has a slanted roof and an internal staircase.
Technique & Style
Bracelli employed precise lines and shading to convey depth, creating a sense of solidity and hollowness in the depicted structures. The etching's style is reminiscent of a detailed architectural drawing.
History & Provenance
Bracelli was active as a Florentine engraver and painter in central Italy from around 1616 to 1649, with a period of work in Genoa where he contributed to church decorations.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Battista Bracelli or Braccelli is the name of more than one engraver and painter active in central Italy in the Baroque period, between about 1616 and 1649.
