Artwork
Un Hebreo, from Christ Shown to the People (recto)
Un Hebreo, from Christ Shown to the People (recto) is a drawing by the Renaissance artist Taddeo Zuccari. It dates from 1556 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Un Hebreo is a drawing from Taddeo Zuccaro's 1556 series Christ Shown to the People, now in The Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Un Hebreo is a drawing from Taddeo Zuccaro's 1556 series Christ Shown to the People, now in The Cleveland Museum of Art. The recto features a dynamically posed biblical figure.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, likely a figure from the Passion narrative, conveys intensity through a downturned gaze and furrowed brow, with an outstretched right arm and grasped garment in his left hand.
Technique & Style
Executed in light brown with visible lines and shading, the drawing captures movement and energy. Loose, textured clothing and a plain off-white background enhance the figure's prominence.
History & Provenance
Created in 1556, the work is part of a specific religious series by Zuccaro. Its current location is The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Taddeo Zuccaro (or Zuccari) (1 September 1529 – 2 September 1566) was an Italian painter, one of the most popular members of the Roman mannerist school.
