Squelettes et Ecorches

c. 1540-1545

Domenico del Barbiere

Associated Names
Domenico del Barbiere

Artist, Italian, c. 1506 - probably 1565/1575

This is a drawing of anatomical figures displaying skeletal and muscular systems alongside mythical or allegorical elements. The image features two standing skeletons; one at the left and one towards the right. Next to the left skeleton stands a muscular figure with a crown of laurels. On the right, another muscular figure stands, turned away to reveal its muscular and vascular details. The left skeleton is also holding hands with a partly hidden skeletal figure. Below these figures is a scene depicting a collection of objects and busts. The use of line work and shading emphasizes the contours and forms of the anatomical structures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 23.7 × 33.3 cm (9 5/16 × 13 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 24 × 33.7 cm (9 7/16 × 13 1/4 in.)
    mount: 26.8 × 37.6 cm (10 9/16 × 14 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1978.2.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 8

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2000

  • The Fantastic in Renaissance Prints and Drawings, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2000.

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Inscriptions

In plate, at lower left: DOMENICO / FIORENTINO; in ink, at lower center: (Num 401)

Wikidata ID

Q65567781

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