Artwork
Michelangelo Buonarroti
Michelangelo Buonarroti is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Giorgio Ghisi. It dates from 1564 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is an engraving on laid paper, created by Giorgio Ghisi in 1564. It depicts Michelangelo Buonarroti in a formal portrait.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows Michelangelo, a bearded man with curly hair, framed by an ornate circular border. Latin text below the portrait provides additional context. The image conveys a sense of seriousness and formality.
Technique & Style
Ghisi used fine lines to create detailed shadows and texture, particularly in the subject's beard and hair. The engraving is characteristic of the late Mannerist style, known for its intricate and elaborate detail.
History & Provenance
Ghisi, an Italian engraver from Mantua, worked in various locations including Antwerp and France. He produced both prints and damascened metalwork, and this engraving is part of a broader trend of reproducing prominent artists' designs across Europe.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giorgio Ghisi (1520 — 15 December 1582) was an Italian engraver from Mantua who also worked in Antwerp and in France.
