The Salutation of the Birds (Il Saluto degli uccelli) [plate C]

1612

Lino Moroni

Associated Names
Jacopo Ligozzi

Designer, Italian, 1547 - 1627

Raffaello Schiaminossi

Engraver, Italian, 1572 - 1622

Lino Moroni

Author, Italian

The image depicts a landscape with an elevated point of view looking down on a sloping ground leading to a busy area. Trees obscure the horizon, with a flock of birds flying above them. The style is detailed, resembling etching or engraving, with intricate textures. In the foreground, there is a rocky formation and a channel lined with stones. Figures interact with the environment near a building and trees in the background. The scene is monochrome, emphasizing the detailed line work and shading.

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The image shows the upper half of a person positioned in a central frame, with their hands raised slightly to shoulder height. The person's facial features include a prominent beard and deep-set eyes, and their hair is short and slightly tousled. They appear to be depicted with a halo around their head. The person is wearing a robe with a simple design. The surrounding area is richly decorated with intricate designs, including shields, crests, and religious symbolism. Above the person, there is a cherub-like face. The background is filled with complex detailing of religious regalia, including papal crowns, swords, and other emblematic motifs.

Frontispiece with Portrait of Saint Francis

Jacopo Ligozzi, Domenico Falcini, Lino Moroni

1612

Descrizione del Sacro Monte della Vernia

Jacopo Ligozzi, Raffaello Schiaminossi, Domenico Falcini, Lino Moroni

1612

The image shows a landscape with rocky cliffs, a winding path through a forest, and tree canopies with structures. The artwork is detailed with engravings depicting rocks, trees, and sky using a monochromatic palette of black and white. Birds fly in the sky, while small figures are seen on the path below.

View of the Mountain of La Verna from the Road of Casentino (Vue de la montagne della Vernia...) [plate A]

Jacopo Ligozzi, Raffaello Schiaminossi, Lino Moroni

1612

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Arthur and Charlotte Vershbow, Boston; (sale, Christie's New York, 20 June 2013, no. 621); purchased 2013 by NGA.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q77112462

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