Tritons and Nymphs

Attributed to Pellegrino Tibaldi

Associated Names
Pellegrino Tibaldi

Artist, Italian, 1527 - 1596

This image shows a mythological scene with figures intertwined with serpentine forms. The drawing features several nude figures with limbs intertwining with serpent-like tails, appearing to be engaged in an embrace or dance. The use of lines and shading on rough, beige-toned paper enhances the dimensionality and texture of the figures. Swirling lines in the composition add movement and complexity, evoking drama and energy. The piece is rendered in a classical style with intricate details, focusing on human anatomy and mythological themes.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Unidentified collector (VLV or WV?); Julius S. Held, Old Bennington, VT; NGA purchase in 1984.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1970

  • Selections from the Drawing Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Julius S. Held, University Art Gallery, Binghamton; traveling exhibition, 1970, no. 134.

1981

  • Gli Affreschi di Paolo III a Castel Sant'Angelo, Progetto ed esecuzione, 1543-1548, Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, 1981-1982, no. 100 (as Tibaldi).

Wikidata ID

Q64536898

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