Nine Figures

after Giuseppe Nicolo Vicentino

Associated Names
Anonymous Artist

Artist

Giuseppe Nicolo Vicentino

Artist After, Italian, 1470 - 1560

This is a painting of a group of intertwined figures. The work depicts a chaotic tangle of human forms, showing muscular figures in various poses—some reaching upward with outstretched arms, others appearing to engage in an emotional struggle. The use of dark shading and highlights on the bodies create a sense of depth and movement, emphasizing the tension within the scene. Colored in pale green with touches of white, the background shows architectural elements, including arches.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink with gray wash heightened with white on green prepared paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 27.4 x 19.3 cm (10 13/16 x 7 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8897

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in later hand, lower center in red chalk on mount: Parmagiano

Wikidata ID

Q64533423

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