Artwork
Design for a Chalice (recto) Architectural Plan (verso)
Design for a Chalice (recto) Architectural Plan (verso) is a drawing by the Renaissance artist Luzio Romano. It dates from 1504 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This drawing, created around 1504 by Luzio Romano, features a detailed design for a chalice on one side and an architectural plan on the other. The work showcases the artist's skill as a draftsman.
Technique & Style
The intricate design of the chalice suggests a high level of precision and attention to detail. The drawing reflects the refined elegance characteristic of the emerging Mannerist style, which Romano favored in his work.
History & Provenance
Luzio Romano, also known as Luzio Luzi da Todi, was an Italian painter, stuccoist, and draftsman active during the High Renaissance. The Cleveland Museum of Art holds this example of his draftsmanship.
Artist & collection
Artist
Luzio Luzi (sometimes Luzzi or Luci), also known as Luzio Luzi da Todi and Luzio Romano (died late 16th century), was an Italian painter, stuccoist, and draftsman of the High Renaissance era favoring the Mannerist style.
Border Lines (verso)
Design for Two Vases and an Ornament (recto)
Design for Two Vases, Two Coats of Arms, and a Bull (recto) Several Line Borders (verso)
Design for a Crozier
Design for Decorative Hinges (recto) Border Lines (verso)
Design for a Chalice (recto)
Design for Two Vases, Two Coats of Arms, and a Bull (recto)
Design for Two Vases and an Ornament (recto); Sketches of Five Arms and a Head (verso)
![Sheet of Studies [recto and verso], by John Flaxman](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/john-flaxman--sheet-of-studies-recto-and-verso--af37285108779a00-w320.webp)
