Scuola perfetta per imparare a disegnare tutto il corpo humano cavata dallo studio, e disegni de Caracci novamente data alle stampe

c. 1610/1620

Luca Ciamberlano after Agostino Carracci

Associated Names
Luca Ciamberlano

Artist, Italian, 1580 - 1641

Pietro Stefanoni

Publisher, Italian, 1557-c.1642

Agostino Carracci

Artist After, Bolognese, 1557 - 1602

This is a photograph of a textured, aged surface. The image shows a surface that resembles an old book cover or a piece of parchment-like material. The dominant color is a muted beige or yellowish tone, with visible soft textures and scattered darker spots. Light linear marks and subtle curvature are visible on the surface, implying faint scratches or indentations. The overall feel is one of antiquity and subtle complexity.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bound volume with 38 engravings (including title page without letters) printed in black and brown on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Arthur and Charlotte Vershbow

  • Dimensions

    book: 31.7 × 21.7 × 2 cm (12 1/2 × 8 9/16 × 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1977.66.1.1-37

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch 1802-1821, no. 160.7

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a drawing of eyes, ears, a nose, and a mouth. The eyes are detailed with eyelids and eyebrows. Two ears are included, differing in levels of detail. The left side of the sheet has minimal line work, and the right side is shaded with texture, especially on the ear and profile view. Eyebrows and sideburns are visible on the drawings. The background is a textured surface resembling aged paper, with light spots and faint discoloration.

Print from Drawing Book

Luca Ciamberlano, Pietro Stefanoni

1610

This is a drawing of detailed human facial features. The image includes lips, noses, and eyes, each with intricate curvature and shadows to depict anatomical structure. The eyes are detailed with fine lines to create texture and dimension. The drawing is on textured paper, adding to its classical aesthetic.

Print from Drawing Book

Luca Ciamberlano, Pietro Stefanoni

1610

The image is an etching of a woman's head and neck in profile. The woman's head is shown with her neck and shoulders slightly visible, positioned upright and turned to the side. Her facial features are delicately drawn with a noticeable nose, closed lips, and a gentle brow. Her hair is styled in intricate curls around the face, gathered into a large bun at the back with a spiral design. She wears teardrop-shaped earrings and a draped garment near the neckline. The background is filled with diagonal lines, contrasting with the lighter page.

Print from Drawing Book

Luca Ciamberlano, Pietro Stefanoni

1610

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in brown ink on spine of vellum binding: Studi di Pittura; except for the title page, all of the plates are lettered along the bottom P S F

Markings

none

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