Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Francisco Sylverio in 1721.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Untitled

Francisco Sylverio , 1721

Untitled is a print by the Baroque artist Francisco Sylverio. It dates from 1721 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

This research has also shown that the printmaking community at the time had a culture of reprinting and reissuing designs.

This print is from the Baroque movement.
It was created sometime between 1721 and 1763.
The print is part of a collection that was thought to be of Spanish or Mexican origin, but recent research has attributed many of the prints to printmakers working in Mexico City.
This research has also shown that the printmaking community at the time had a culture of reprinting and reissuing designs.
To learn more about this style, look at the movement: Baroque.

Overview

This untitled print is a product of the Baroque movement, created between 1721 and 1763. It is one of a large collection initially believed to be of Spanish or Mexican origin.

History & Provenance

The print was accessioned in 1922 as part of a collection of 151 prints. Recent research has attributed many of these prints, including possibly this one, to printmakers in 18th-century Mexico City.

Technique & Style

The print reflects the Baroque style and the printmaking practices of its time. The community in Mexico City was known for reprinting and reissuing designs, often using materials from other workshops.

Context

Francisco Sylverio, a prolific engraver active in Mexico City from 1721 to 1763, operated a workshop that was later taken over by other printmakers, illustrating the continuity and exchange within the printmaking community.