Artwork
Balnei Laterani [The Lateran Baptistry]
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Balnei Laterani [The Lateran Baptistry] is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Italian 16th Century. It dates from 1544 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Balnei Laterani (The Lateran Baptistry) is an engraving print featuring a central figure of a woman seated in a pale, predominantly dressed in golden yellows, viewed from a slightly lowered perspective.
Subject & Meaning
The primary subject is a woman in a pale, with her attire and surroundings rendered in meticulous detail, implying an emphasis on realism. The scene's context or narrative, however, remains understated, focusing attention on the figure itself.
Technique & Style
Executed in engraving, the piece showcases careful line work, highlighting the artist's attention to detail in capturing the textures of the woman's clothing and the pale, contributing to a realistic portrayal.
History & Provenance
Originally part of the Mary Cassatt: An American in Paris exhibition, the work is currently on display, though its broader historical context or the artist's intentions behind the piece are not explicitly detailed here.
Context
Given its inclusion in a Cassatt exhibition, it might suggest influences or themes common during her Parisian period, yet the engraving's specific inspiration or cultural references are not immediately clear from the provided details.
Legacy
No specific information is provided regarding the engraving's impact, reception, or how it contributes to the artist's overall legacy beyond its presence in notable exhibitions.
Artist & collection
Artist
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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