Who painted A Deathbed Scene [recto]?

A Deathbed Scene [recto] was painted by Polidoro da Caravaggio in 1522.

Where can I see A Deathbed Scene [recto]?

A Deathbed Scene [recto] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A Deathbed Scene [recto]?

A Deathbed Scene [recto] is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

A Deathbed Scene [recto]

Polidoro da Caravaggio , 1522

A Deathbed Scene [recto] is a chalk drawing by the Renaissance artist Polidoro da Caravaggio. It dates from 1522 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

A Deathbed Scene (recto) is a drawing executed in red chalk on laid paper, attributed to the Italian artist Polidoro da Caravaggio and dated to around 1522.

Technique & Style

The work employs the warm tones of red chalk, a medium favored for its capacity to render delicate shading and atmospheric effects on the textured surface of laid paper, allowing the artist to suggest form and emotion with fluid, gestural lines.

History & Provenance

Created in the early sixteenth century, the drawing reflects Polidoro da Caravaggio’s activity after his exile from Rome, a period during which he produced numerous works on paper that circulated among collectors of the time.