Artwork
The Rock of Brother Wolf (Sasso di fra' Lupo) [plate V]
![The Rock of Brother Wolf (Sasso di fra' Lupo) [plate V], by Jacopo Ligozzi, ink, 1612](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/jacopo-ligozzi--the-rock-of-brother-wolf-sasso-di-fra-lupo-plate-v--f413748835c11edc-w1024.webp)
The Rock of Brother Wolf (Sasso di fra' Lupo) [plate V] 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
The Rock of Brother Wolf (Sasso di fra' Lupo) [plate V] is an etching created by Jacopo Ligozzi in 1612. This print showcases Ligozzi's work within the late-Renaissance and Mannerist traditions.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serene forest landscape centered around a distinctive rock formation. Three figures on the rock engage in quiet activities, contributing to an overall atmosphere of peace and contemplation.
Technique & Style
As an etching, the work exemplifies Ligozzi's skill in this medium, blending late-Renaissance attention to detail with Mannerist sensibilities in composition and mood.
History & Provenance
Created in 1612 by Jacopo Ligozzi, an Italian artist known for painting, illustration, and miniaturism, the etching's provenance details are not specified here.
Context
The piece reflects the artistic tendencies of its time, with the naturalistic yet composed scene typical of late-Renaissance and Mannerist explorations of landscape and human presence within it.
Legacy
The Rock of Brother Wolf stands as a representative example of Ligozzi's oeuvre, illustrating his contribution to the etching medium within the broader context of Italian late-Renaissance and Mannerist art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacopo Ligozzi (1547–1627) was an Italian painter, illustrator, designer, and miniaturist. His art can be categorized as late-Renaissance and Mannerist styles.
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The Site of the Bed and Oratory of Saint Francis (Luogo del 'letto' e dell'oratorio di San Francesco) [plate R]![Monastic Cell of the Blessed John of La Verna (Cella del beato Giovanni della Verna) [plate T], by Jacopo Ligozzi](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/jacopo-ligozzi--monastic-cell-of-the-blessed-john-of-la-verna-cella-del-beat--48a891500a09aa6b-w320.webp)
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Apparition of the Virgin in the Beech Tree (Faggio dell'apparizione della Vergine) [plate P]![Exterior View of the Chapel of the Cardinal (Veduta esterna della cappella del cardinale) [plate G], by Jacopo Ligozzi](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/jacopo-ligozzi--exterior-view-of-the-chapel-of-the-cardinal-veduta-esterna-d--b3f5ad482f238a22-w320.webp)
Exterior View of the Chapel of the Cardinal (Veduta esterna della cappella del cardinale) [plate G]
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