Artwork

Monastic Cell of the Blessed John of La Verna (Cella del beato Giovanni della Verna) [plate T]

Monastic Cell of the Blessed John of La Verna (Cella del beato Giovanni della Verna) [plate T] is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacopo Ligozzi. It dates from 1612 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This 1612 engraving, 'Monastic Cell of the Blessed John of La Verna,' is the work of Jacopo Ligozzi, a versatile Italian artist active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a simple monastic cell associated with the Blessed John of La Verna, conveying a sense of serenity and contemplation through its serene landscape and austere architecture.

Technique & Style

Ligozzi's meticulous draftsmanship is evident in the engraving's detailed rendering of texture and depth, achieved through varying shades of gray in the black and white image.

History & Provenance

Created in 1612 by Jacopo Ligozzi, this engraving reflects the artist's work in the late-Renaissance and Mannerist styles.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jacopo Ligozzi

Jacopo Ligozzi (1547–1627) was an Italian painter, illustrator, designer, and miniaturist. His art can be categorized as late-Renaissance and Mannerist styles.