Artwork
Hieronymus Alexander, Archbishop of Brindisi
Hieronymus Alexander, Archbishop of Brindisi is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Agostino dei Musi. It dates from 1536 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The engraving 'Hieronymus Alexander, Archbishop of Brindisi' is a 1536 print by Agostino de' Musi, also known as Agostino Veneziano, depicting Girolamo Aleandro.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows Girolamo Aleandro, a historical figure, dressed in formal attire as the Archbishop of Brindisi, conveying a sense of seriousness and dignity.
Technique & Style
Created using the engraving technique, where a design is cut into a metal plate, the work reflects the detailed and formal style characteristic of Renaissance portraiture.
History & Provenance
Agostino de' Musi, a prominent Italian engraver of the early 16th century, produced this work in 1536, contributing to the artistic trends of the time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Agostino Veneziano ("Venetian Agostino"), whose real name was Agostino de' Musi (c. 1490 – c. 1540), was an important and prolific Italian engraver of the Renaissance.
