Domenico Campagnola

Venetian, before 1500 - 1564

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The image shows a landscape with a high horizon line, featuring distant hills on the left side with a castle and a church with a spire on the right side. Pen-and-ink strokes are intricately detailed, depicting trees and the flowing lines of the landscape. The color scheme is monochromatic with shades of brown and sepia. A group of figures, potentially hunters with dogs, are depicted in motion on the foreground terrain. Beyond them are trees, hills, and architectural structures on higher ground.
Domenico Campagnola, Landscape with Shepherds Driving Away a Wolf, c. 1540, pen and brown ink with touches of pale green wash on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1954.12.222

Landscape with Shepherds Driving Away a Wolf

Domenico Campagnola · c. 1540 · pen and brown ink with touches of pale green wash on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1954.12.222

This is a drawing of two figures in a wooded landscape. The drawing shows two figures with muscular physiques kneeling and gesturing upward. One figure holds a spherical object from which a bird appears to be ascending, surrounded by radiant lines. The surrounding landscape features densely drawn trees with intricate leaves. The thick trunk and textured bark of the trees add depth and structure to the scene. The scene conveys a sense of reverence or mystical transformation set within a natural setting.
Domenico Campagnola, The Hermit Saints Paul and Anthony Receiving Bread from a Dove, 1530s, pen and brown ink over traces of leadpoint, Woodner Collection, Gift of Andrea Woodner, 2006.11.10

The Hermit Saints Paul and Anthony Receiving Bread from a Dove

Domenico Campagnola · 1530s · pen and brown ink over traces of leadpoint ·  Accession ID  2006.11.10

The image shows a drawing of an older man from the waist up, kneeling on the ground. He is leaning on a rock, with arms extended towards a book in front of him. He has a long beard, prominent nose, and shoulder-length curly hair. His upper body is bare, revealing a strong physique. There is a lion resting with its head down at the man's feet. The background features a rocky terrain with sparse vegetation, including trees with arched branches and leaves.
Domenico Campagnola, Saint Jerome Reading in the Wilderness, 1520/1525, pen and brown ink on brown laid paper (laid down on early blue paper album sheet), Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1973.52.1

Saint Jerome Reading in the Wilderness

Domenico Campagnola · 1520/1525 · pen and brown ink on brown laid paper (laid down on early blue paper album sheet) ·  Accession ID  1973.52.1

Domenico Campagnola, The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1518, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.2694

The Descent of the Holy Spirit

Domenico Campagnola · 1518 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1943.3.2694

This is a drawing of a group of figures gathered beneath a descending dove. The drawing features multiple figures clad in flowing robes, gathered closely in a circular composition. Above them, a dove with outstretched wings descends, emanating rays of light that surround it. The figures appear animated, with gestures and expressions that convey a sense of awe or contemplation, as they all face different directions, seemingly responding to the dove above. The background is architectural, suggesting an interior space with an arched structure. The intricate details and the shading give the drawing a dynamic and lively atmosphere.
Domenico Campagnola, The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1518, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.2693

The Descent of the Holy Spirit

Domenico Campagnola · 1518 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1943.3.2693

This is a drawing depicting a group of figures around a lifeless body. In the background, there are cross-like structures on a distant hill. The scene is highly detailed with intricate line work. The figures seem to be mourning the deceased figure in front of them. The foreground contains layered drapery and figures in different poses, suggesting a theme of grief and mourning. The background features a hilly landscape with three crosses. Various textures like trees and rocky landscapes add depth to the scene. A plaque in the bottom right reads "DOMINICVS CAMPAGNOLA 1517."
Domenico Campagnola, Lamentation of Christ, 1517, woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.2701

Lamentation of Christ

Domenico Campagnola · 1517 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1943.3.2701

This is a drawing featuring figures in a pastoral setting. The composition includes two figures standing by a tree at the center. One figure is leaning on the tree and dressed in flowing garments, while a hound or dog is next to them, sniffing the ground. In the background, there are rolling hills and a building with a gabled roof. Fine lines and cross-hatching are used to depict shading and texture. The scene includes intricate details typical of Renaissance art.
Domenico Campagnola, The Shepherd and the Old Warrior, 1517, engraving, Andrew W. Mellon Fund, 1976.72.1

The Shepherd and the Old Warrior

Domenico Campagnola · 1517 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1976.72.1

The image depicts several figures in a detailed engraving style. The central figure is a robed woman holding a child. The child has curly hair and is facing the viewer. To the left stands another figure in robes holding a staff, and to the right, a woman is kneeling. Two bearded men stand behind them, one reading a book aloud. All figures wear draped garments suggesting a historical or religious theme. A large tree with a dense canopy is in the background, along with the silhouette of a cross. In the bottom right corner, there is a signature that reads "Dominicus a Compagnola."
Domenico Campagnola, The Virgin and Child with Saints, 1517, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.2698

The Virgin and Child with Saints

Domenico Campagnola · 1517 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1943.3.2698

The image is a black-and-white engraving depicting a religious scene. In the upper portion, a woman is shown ascending amongst clouds, with her hands clasped in front of her. She has closed eyes and long flowing hair. Surrounding her are cherubs with wings. Below her, a group of figures are gathered, appearing to witness the scene. They have various expressions and hairstyles, and are dressed in draped clothing. The background consists of dense cloud formations.
Domenico Campagnola, The Assumption of the Virgin, 1517, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.2692

The Assumption of the Virgin

Domenico Campagnola · 1517 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1943.3.2692

This is a drawing of a battle scene involving horses and warriors. The composition is dense with action, as figures clash with each other. The background is a forested area, with large trees providing a textured backdrop. The energy of both humans and animals is captured in dynamic poses, with rearing horses and warriors engaged in combat. The etching technique creates an interplay of light and shadow, emphasizing the movement present in the scene.
Domenico Campagnola, Battle of Nude Men, 1517, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.2696

Battle of Nude Men

Domenico Campagnola · 1517 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1943.3.2696