Rosso Fiorentino

Fiorentino, Rosso
Rosso, Giambattista di Jacopo
Rosso, Giovanni Battista di Jacopo

Florentine, 1494 - 1540

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This painting shows a young man against an olive-green background. The man is standing, his body partially turned to the right, with one hand on his hip and the other near his waist. He is looking at us with a neutral expression. The man has light skin and short brown hair under a black hat with pointed ends on either side. He wears a dark outfit with a high white collar and puffed black sleeves. A thin gold ring is visible on his right hand. The green background has visible brushstrokes and some slight variation in color.
Rosso Fiorentino, Portrait of a Man, early 1520s, oil on panel, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1961.9.59

Portrait of a Man

Rosso Fiorentino · early 1520s · oil on panel ·  Accession ID  1961.9.59

This is a drawing of an architectural scene with classical elements and inscriptions. The image depicts a composition with ornate architectural structures, including pillars, arches, and pedestals. There is a prominent sculpture of a figure atop one of the structures and intricate detailing in the carvings that ornament the buildings. A fountain with a sculptured creature is present near the bottom. The drawing contains Latin text below. The intricate linework and careful attention to architectural details highlight the stylized beauty of the structures and the garden-like setting surrounding them.
Etienne Delaune, Narcissus at the Fountain, 1569, engraving, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1982.20.2

Narcissus at the Fountain

Etienne Delaune · 1569 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1982.20.2

This is a drawing of a group of figures engaged in a classical scene. The image portrays numerous figures gathered around a central platform with a decorated pedestal or altar and flames. The figures are in various poses, some standing, others seated or reclining, with a sense of movement throughout the composition. Details such as helmets, draped garments, and classical architecture suggest a historical or mythological theme. Objects like shields and vessels can be seen, creating an atmosphere of ritual or ceremony. The drawing has a strong chiaroscuro effect and detailed line work, reminiscent of Renaissance or Baroque art movements.
Antonio Fantuzzi, Sacrifice to Priapus, 1542, etching in brown on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1985.25.1

Sacrifice to Priapus

Antonio Fantuzzi · 1542 · etching in brown on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1985.25.1

This is a drawing of mythical creatures and warriors in a chaotic melee. The scene includes centaur-like figures with weapons and rearing horses. Figures are depicted mid-action with flowing hair and shadows emphasizing musculature. A table displaying items and a serpent-like creature are present. In the background, hills and a temple are visible. The detailed linework and cross-hatching create depth and emphasize the scene's intensity.
Enea Vico, Battle of the Lapiths and Centaurs, 1542, engraving on laid paper, Purchased as the Gift of Ivan E. and Winifred Phillips in Memory of Neil Phillips, 2018.47.2

Battle of the Lapiths and Centaurs

Enea Vico · 1542 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.47.2

The image depicts a winged figure standing on clouds with the word "GLORIA" above. The figure appears to be a female with large wings, standing gracefully among swirling clouds. She holds a trumpet in one hand and a banner in the other. The artwork is finely rendered with intricate details, typical of engravings. This is a baroque style scene conveying themes of triumph or victory.
Domenico del Barbiere, Gloria, 1540/1545, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2007.87.1

Gloria

Domenico del Barbiere · 1540/1545 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2007.87.1

This is a drawing of multiple figures and architectural elements. The scene contains various figures, some seated, others standing, captured in dynamic poses. The figures are muscular, with exaggerated gestures. They appear to be reacting to a central figure advancing through a large archway in the background holding a sword. The attire of the figures suggests antiquity, with flowing drapery and classical robes. Architectural columns and a pediment frame the figure in the background. The use of shading captures the play of light and shadow, adding to the intense atmosphere of the scene.
René Boyvin, The Conquest of Ignorance, 1560s, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2006.162.3

The Conquest of Ignorance

René Boyvin · 1560s · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2006.162.3

Gian Jacopo Caraglio, Fury, c. 1525, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2006.162.4

Fury

Gian Jacopo Caraglio · c. 1525 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2006.162.4

The image depicts six draped female figures dancing in a circle beneath a tree. They are captured mid-step, holding hands, with flowing drapery. The background features bushy vegetation, a large tree, and textured elements implying an outdoor setting.
French 16th Century, Dance of the Dryades, engraving on blue paper, Andrew W. Mellon Fund, 1976.80.1

Dance of the Dryades

French 16th Century · · engraving on blue paper ·  Accession ID  1976.80.1