Coridone, Lover of Corisca

1640

Johann Wilhelm Baur

Associated Names
Johann Wilhelm Baur

Artist, German, 1607 - 1641

The image is a monochromatic sketch showing a figure moving dynamically to the right. The horizon is suggested by a line of trees and bushes. The brushstrokes are expressive and capture motion with curved lines and hatching for shading. The color palette consists of shades of brown and gray, resembling traditional ink drawings. The figure appears to be stepping toward the right with an outstretched arm, surrounded by foliage. The background fades into cloud-like formations, enhancing depth and movement.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 6.4 x 9.1 cm (2 1/2 x 3 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1952.8.33

  • Series Title

    G.B. Guarini's "Il pastor fido"

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1985

  • Kaufmann, Thomas Dacosta. "A Census of Drawings from the Holy Roman Empire, 1540-1680, in North American Collections" Central European History xviii, 1 (1985):4-13, 70-74, 77.

Inscriptions

across bottom in brown ink: 28 Coridone Amante di Corisca.

Wikidata ID

Q64582064

You may be interested in

Loading Results