Who painted Head of a Boy (verso)?

Head of a Boy (verso) was painted by Giulio Campagnola in 1513.

Where can I see Head of a Boy (verso)?

Head of a Boy (verso) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Head of a Boy (verso)?

Head of a Boy (verso) is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Head of a Boy (verso)

Giulio Campagnola , 1513

Head of a Boy (verso) is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Giulio Campagnola. It dates from 1513 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Head of a Boy (verso) is a drawing created around 1513 by Giulio Campagnola, an Italian artist known for his engravings and paintings. The work is executed in pen and brown ink on laid paper.

Technique & Style

The drawing showcases Campagnola's use of delicate linework and subtle tonality, reflecting his expertise in engraving and printmaking techniques. The loose, flowing lines and soft ink suggest a study or preparatory work rather than a finished piece.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts the head and shoulders of a nude boy, captured with a few swift strokes that convey movement rather than detailed representation.

Context

Campagnola's work was influenced by the Venetian Renaissance style, particularly that of Giorgione and early Titian, which he translated into engravings using innovative techniques such as stippling to achieve tonal gradations.

Artist & collection

Artist

Giulio Campagnola

Giulio Campagnola (Italian: ; c. 1482 – c. 1515) was an Italian engraver and painter, whose few, rare, prints translated the rich Venetian Renaissance style of oil paintings of Giorgione and the early Titian into the…