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Ignudo (after Michelangelo)

Pierre Biard the Younger , 1628

Ignudo (after Michelangelo), by Pierre Biard the Younger, 1628
Ignudo (after Michelangelo), by Pierre Biard the Younger, 1628

Ignudo (after Michelangelo) is a print by the Renaissance artist Pierre Biard the Younger. It dates from 1628 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Ignudo (after Michelangelo) is a 1628 print by French sculptor and architect Pierre Biard the Younger, reinterpreting Michelangelo’s *ignudi* from the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a nude male figure in a twisted pose, exploring the human form with subtle play of light and shadow, adding depth and volume.

Technique & Style

The piece showcases a careful study of light and shadow, likely employing chiaroscuro to create a sense of volume, reflecting Renaissance influences in 17th-century French art.

History & Provenance

Created in 1628, the print is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection, highlighting the enduring impact of Michelangelo’s work on later artists.

Artist & collection

Artist

Pierre Biard the Younger

Pierre II Biard also called Pierre Biard the younger (1592 – May 28, 1661),was a French sculptor and architect of the seventeenth century, part of a lineage of prominent sculptors.

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