Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Marcantonio Raimondi.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

Untitled

Marcantonio Raimondi

Untitled is a print by Marcantonio Raimondi. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This 1550 print by Marcantonio Raimondi depicts a bound martyr on a cross. The work is based on a design attributed to Michelangelo and was produced in Rome under the supervision of Antonio Lafreri.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a muscular male figure twisted in a dynamic pose, with outstretched arms and defined musculature. A cloth drapes loosely over his hips, suggesting a narrative context that is not explicitly depicted.

Technique & Style

The artist employed deep shadows and bold lines to emphasize the figure's strength and movement, creating a sense of three-dimensional form through chiaroscuro. The use of light and dark values gives the impression of carved relief, highlighting the body's curves and contours.

Artist & collection

Artist

Marcantonio Raimondi

Marcantonio Raimondi, often called simply Marcantonio (c. 1470/82 – c. 1534), was an Italian engraver, known for being the first important printmaker whose body of work consists largely of prints copying paintings. He…