An Ascension and Other Studies

Giulio Campi

Associated Names
Giulio Campi

Artist, Italian, 1507/1508 - 1573

This is a collection of sketches on aged paper showcasing various human forms and mythical creatures. The central oval composition features swirling clouds and figures, surrounded by smaller sketches of cherubic or angelic figures with wings. On the left, a figure stands between columns. The pencil and pen marks create depth and movement in intricate studies reminiscent of Renaissance art. The overall composition reflects fluid lines and a sense of motion typical of preparatory sketches.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Joseph F. McCrindle Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.8 x 37 cm (10 3/16 x 14 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.70.69.a

Associated Artworks

The image is a sketch showing two figures depicted with cross-hatched lines. The figures are lying down, with one on their side and the other reclining against them. Facial features are suggested with simple lines, and both figures have curly hair. There are no specific clothing details or visible accessories. The background is plain and the paper shows signs of aging with slight discolorations and wear.

Venus and Cupid

Giulio Campi

1502

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York; Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2012

  • Grasselli, Margaret Morgan, and Arthur K. Wheelock, Jr., eds. The McCrindle Gift: A Distinguished Collection of Drawings and Watercolors. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art. Washington, 2012: 179 (color)(recto only).

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower center in pen and brown ink: [G.?] Campi; by later hand, lower right in brown wash: m[?] 1570

Wikidata ID

Q64572460

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