Artwork
Aminadab
Aminadab is a fresco painting by the High Renaissance artist Michelangelo. It dates from 1511 and is held in the collection of the Vatican Museums.
About this work
Overview
Aminadab is a 1511 fresco by Michelangelo, part of a series in the Vatican Museums. Created using the fresco technique, it is characteristic of the High Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The fresco depicts two figures flanking a rectangular frame with the name 'AMINADAB' inscribed. The figures are dressed in robes and attire of the period, with distinct coloration and hairstyles. The scene is set against a curved wall with a stained glass window.
Technique & Style
The fresco technique used by Michelangelo creates a sense of depth and texture. The dominant colors are muted shades of brown, gray, and beige, with the figures' clothing introducing red, white, and pink hues.
History & Provenance
Michelangelo, an Italian artist known for his work in multiple mediums, was active primarily in Rome from his thirties. Aminadab reflects his inspiration from classical antiquity and is part of a religious-themed series.
Artist & collection
Artist
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (6 March 1475 – 18 February 1564), known mononymously as Michelangelo, was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet of the High Renaissance.
![Male Nude [recto], by Michelangelo](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/michelangelo--male-nude-recto--8c3354d89884753a-w320.webp)
![Male Nude [verso], by Michelangelo](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/michelangelo--male-nude-verso--d48a81b2ad2bdbb8-w320.webp)
