Baccio Bandinelli

Bandinelli, Bartolomeo
Florentine, 1488/1493 - 1560

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The sculpture portrays a nude male figure with a robust and muscular build, standing in a relaxed contrapposto stance. The figure has curly hair and a prominent beard. It is made of bronze and placed on a reddish-brown stone pedestal. The figure holds a broken object in its right hand.
Baccio Bandinelli, Neptune, c. 1560, bronze, Gift of Robert H. Smith/Robert H. Smith Collection, 2022.181.20

Neptune

Baccio Bandinelli · c. 1560 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2022.181.20
The image depicts four male figures sitting together. The first figure, on the left, is shown in profile, with curly hair. The second figure, in the center, has a large curly beard and hair. The third figure is turned to the right, showing a focused expression with prominent brows and curls. The fourth figure is in a partially obscured three-quarters view. The figures are drawn in a style that includes hatching lines in the background for texture.
Baccio Bandinelli, Four Male Heads, c. 1534, pen and brown ink on laid paper, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2022.159.1

Four Male Heads

Baccio Bandinelli · c. 1534 · pen and brown ink on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2022.159.1
The image shows two male figures in full-body outline. The figure on the left is slightly turned towards the viewer with one arm bent and the other extended towards the figure on the right. The figure on the right faces forward with one arm pointing outward. Both figures have muscular builds and detailed anatomical features. The figure on the right has defined facial features, including a mustache and upward-styled hair. The figure on the left has less detailed facial features and closely cropped or pulled back hair. Both figures seem to be nude, holding circular shields. The background is plain and tan, resembling aged paper, with no additional context, focusing solely on the figures.
Baccio Bandinelli, Two Male Nudes, c. 1520, pen and brown ink on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1971.48.1

Two Male Nudes

Baccio Bandinelli · c. 1520 · pen and brown ink on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1971.48.1
Two male figures are depicted in a sketched illustration. Both figures are shown from head to toe in an upright position, showcasing muscular anatomy. The figure on the left faces left with a slightly turned head, while the figure on the right faces forward with the head slightly downward. The faces are minimally detailed, with a focus on body structure rather than facial features. The hair is illustrated with loose, stylized curls. The figures are nude, emphasizing their defined muscles. The background features a textured sketch paper appearance, creating an aged look.
Baccio Bandinelli, Two Male Nudes, c. 1520, pen and brown ink on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (William A. Clark Collection, 1926), 2015.143.36.a

Two Male Nudes

Baccio Bandinelli · c. 1520 · pen and brown ink on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.143.36.a
This is a drawing of a group of muscular figures in motion. The drawing depicts several nude figures positioned in a dynamic stance, with emphasis on their musculature and movement. The figures appear to be in a procession or engaged in an activity that requires strength and coordination. The use of shading and cross-hatching adds depth and dimension to the figures. The composition is rendered in a classical style, reminiscent of studies by Renaissance artists focusing on human form and dynamic poses.
Baccio Bandinelli, Triumphal Procession, pen and brown ink on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8869

Triumphal Procession

Baccio Bandinelli · pen and brown ink on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8869
The image shows an engraving of two figures in various poses. One figure, an older man with long hair and a beard, is seated with his torso twisted towards the viewer, legs crossed, and arms extended. Another figure, a younger man with short hair, is positioned on the older man's left, leaning towards him with his arm around his shoulder. Both figures appear nude, emphasizing their muscular physiques. The background is highly detailed with textured cross-hatching and shading, adding depth to the engraving. An inscription is visible in the center bottom of the artwork.
John Skippe, A Naked Man, Seated, with His Hands Tied, 1782, chiaroscuro woodcut in greenish brown and black on laid paper, mounted on old album sheet, Gift of Judith Keenan, 2007.121.3

A Naked Man, Seated, with His Hands Tied

John Skippe · 1782 · chiaroscuro woodcut in greenish brown and black on laid paper, mounted on old album sheet ·  Accession ID  2007.121.3
This is a drawing depicting a historical scene. The composition includes numerous figures engaged in dynamic action across various levels within an architectural setting. The figures are stylized with muscular physiques, involved in a struggle or dramatic narrative. They are arranged in groups, some ascending steps, with a balcony above lined with more figures. The lower part of the drawing shows figures in seated or reclining positions, displaying expressions of distress or contemplation. The use of shading and line work accentuates the physicality and emotional intensity, while a detailed pattern on the floor establishes the scene's space.
Nicolas Beatrizet, The Massacre of the Innocents, 1540s(?), engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund and Purchased as the Gift of Robert B. Loper, 2014.57.1

The Massacre of the Innocents

Nicolas Beatrizet · 1540s(?) · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2014.57.1
The image shows an elderly man seated, turned slightly sideways with a serious expression. He has a beard, wrinkles on his forehead, and wears a hat and draped robe. He is sculpting a small, detailed nude figure, with another statuette on a platform beside him. In the background, there is a plain wall with a window featuring more small sculptures. The window frame is inscribed with "BACCIO BANDINELLI FLO".
Nicolò della Casa, Baccio Bandinelli, c. 1544, engraving, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2013.13.11

Baccio Bandinelli

Nicolò della Casa · c. 1544 · engraving ·  Accession ID  2013.13.11
The engraving depicts a bearded man seated, wearing a hat with a wide brim. He has a long, wavy beard and intense facial expression, with deep-set eyes and furrowed eyebrows. He wears a heavy robe with loose-fitting sleeves and a shell-shaped pendant around his neck. In his left hand, he holds a small sculpture of a muscular male figure. Behind him is a framed artwork showing three nude male figures and on the left background, there is another statue. The background consists of embellished linear textures.
Nicolò della Casa, Baccio Bandinelli, c. 1544, engraving, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1971.26.1

Baccio Bandinelli

Nicolò della Casa · c. 1544 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1971.26.1
This is a detailed drawing of a classical scene with mythological themes. The image shows various figures engaged in different activities with architectural elements and mythical creatures included. The central figure is surrounded by other characters in dynamic poses, set within a classical architectural backdrop. Horses and chariots fill the sky while the lower part of the image contains intricate symbols and text. The drawing is rich in symbolism and detail, reminiscent of Renaissance or Baroque allegorical artworks.
School of Marcantonio Raimondi, Marcantonio Raimondi, Allegory of Love, c. 1540, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2016.47.1

Allegory of Love

School of Marcantonio Raimondi, Marcantonio Raimondi · c. 1540 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2016.47.1