Antonio del Pollaiuolo

Benci, Antonio di Jacopo d'Antonio
Pollaiolo, Antonio del

Italian, c. 1431 - 1498

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This is an illustration of a scene showing multiple figures in combat surrounded by dense foliage. The figures are engaged in battle, wielding various weapons, and are depicted with detailed muscular anatomy and flowing hair. The background features stylized vegetation, creating a forest setting. Bold lines and cross-hatching are used to create depth and shadow. The composition conveys a sense of controlled chaos, emphasizing the intensity and movement of the battle.
Antonio del Pollaiuolo, Battle of the Nudes, c. 1470/1475, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.6987

Battle of the Nudes

Antonio del Pollaiuolo · c. 1470/1475 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.6987

This is a drawing of an ancient battle scene. It depicts numerous nude male figures engaged in hand-to-hand combat in a forested environment. The men are wielding swords and shields, and their bodies are contorted with the tension of the battle. The detailed musculature and expressive poses capture the movement of the scene. The background features dense vegetation with twisted trees and thick foliage. The composition includes overlapping figures creating a sense of chaos and urgency. The style of the drawing has influences from the Renaissance period, focusing on anatomy and dramatic expression.
Antonio del Pollaiuolo, Battle of the Nudes, 1470/1475, engraving on laid paper, Gift of W.G. Russell Allen, 1941.1.16

Battle of the Nudes

Antonio del Pollaiuolo · 1470/1475 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1941.1.16

This is a drawing of a group of warriors in combat amidst a forest setting. The drawing depicts a tumultuous scene where numerous figures are engaged in a battle, wielding weapons. The setting is dense with stylized plant forms and trees. The figures are rendered in a highly detailed manner, displaying muscular anatomy and expressive poses that convey motion. The atmosphere is intense and chaotic, emphasizing the ferocity of the confrontation.
Antonio del Pollaiuolo, Battle of the Nudes, c. 1470/1475, engraving with extensive retouching in pen and ink on two joined sheets of laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1161

Battle of the Nudes

Antonio del Pollaiuolo · c. 1470/1475 · engraving with extensive retouching in pen and ink on two joined sheets of laid paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1161

The image features the upper body of a person standing with one hand on their waist. Their facial features show a serene expression with a slight turn and smooth complexion. They wear a garment with vertical pleats or stripes, covering their arms, and a hat partially covering their hair. The background is plain, and "Paolo Uccello" is written in the lower-left corner of the image.
Italian 15th Century, Antonio del Pollaiuolo, Alesso Baldovinetti, Young Man, c. 1460s?, pen and brown ink with brown wash, Corcoran Collection, 2015.143.42

Young Man

Italian 15th Century, Antonio del Pollaiuolo, Alesso Baldovinetti · c. 1460s? · pen and brown ink with brown wash ·  Accession ID  2015.143.42

The sculpture is a bust of a man wearing armor and a helmet adorned with decorative elements. The subject appears to be a historical or military figure. The sculpture is made of a dark-colored material, possibly bronze, giving it a metallic appearance. The armor features intricate details, including a relief of a figure on the chest plate and decorative fringe on the shoulder pieces. The man's face is rendered with realistic features, and his hair is styled in curls. The bust is mounted on a base with a smooth finish and segmented design elements.
Anonymous Artist, Bust of a Warrior, 1850/1870, terracotta, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1943.4.74

Bust of a Warrior

Anonymous Artist · 1850/1870 · terracotta ·  Accession ID  1943.4.74

This is a drawing of two muscular figures in a dynamic struggle. One figure is lifting the other above its head. The background includes rocky terrain and scattered clouds. A small winged creature is depicted to the right. Strong lines and careful shading define muscles and contours.
Cristofano Robetta, Hercules and Antaeus, c. 1500, engraving on laid paper, Gift of the Arcana Foundation, 1997.59.1

Hercules and Antaeus

Cristofano Robetta · c. 1500 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1997.59.1

Mantegna School, Andrea Mantegna, Battle of Naked Men, 1460s, engraving on laid paper, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2004.114.4

Battle of Naked Men

Mantegna School, Andrea Mantegna · 1460s · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2004.114.4