Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by the Renaissance artist Agostino dei Musi. It dates from 1516 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This print on paper is attributed to Agostino dei Musi, based on a design by Francesco Francia.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts the Madonna and Child accompanied by Saint John and two angels, conveying a sense of quiet intimacy through the figures' gentle poses and soft shading.
Technique & Style
The print showcases the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark to create a three-dimensional effect, evident in the smooth transitions and deep shadows that define the figures' forms.
History & Provenance
The print exists in multiple states, with the date altered from 1516 to 1518 in the second state.
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.
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