God the Father in Glory

Attributed to Andrea Boscoli after Michelangelo

Associated Names
Andrea Boscoli

Artist, Italian, 1564 - 1608

Michelangelo

Artist After, Florentine, 1475 - 1564

The image depicts a group of figures, with a central horizontal figure extending an arm forward. The figure has long flowing hair and a beard. There are other figures partially visible, including one with a distinct facial profile and another child-like figure on the right side. The figures are shown in the nude amidst cloud-like forms, creating a dynamic sense. The background is a light, monotone paper with delicately rendered outlines, void of color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Charles Parkhurst

  • Dimensions

    overall: 18 x 24.4 cm (7 1/16 x 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1982.79.1

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in later hand, upper left verso: 38231; lower center verso: Motta, Rafaellino da Reggio / 1550-1578 Rom. / N.Y. 1948; lower right verso:223

Wikidata ID

Q64536764

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