Artwork
Ezekiel
Ezekiel is a print by the Baroque artist Jan Orlandi. It dates from 1602 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The print 'Ezekiel' is a 1602 work by Jan Orlandi, reproducing a design by Michelangelo.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a bearded man in robes sitting on a decorative ledge, with two figures emerging from a wall behind him. The man's outstretched hand is touched by one of the figures, set against a backdrop of columns and arches.
Technique & Style
The print employs chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, with skillful handling of light and shadow adding drama to the scene.
History & Provenance
The print is inscribed 'Ioanne Orlandi formis Romæ. 1602,' indicating its creation in Rome by Jan Orlandi.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Orlandi carved the prophet Ezekiel in 1602 as a black-and-white print: a single sheet where lines twist into a dry landscape and a robed figure kneels before a flaming wheel.
