Jacopo Palma il Giovane

Negretti, Jacopo
Palma Giovane

Venetian, 1544 or 1548 - 1628

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This painting features a group of individuals surrounding a man. He is seated, supported by the others. The man has pale skin, long dark hair, a dark beard, and eyes that appear closed. He is nude except for a white cloth around his waist and two more hanging from his shoulders. Blood is dripping from his forehead, his hands and feet, and a cut along his torso. A halo of yellow light shines from behind his head. Surrounding him are five people with pale skin and various hairstyles, all wearing richly colored garments. Two of them seem to be women with their heads covered. Two more seem to be young men with long, flowing hair. The fifth is an old man with gray hair and a gray beard, standing behind the central man. The background is dark, with a small patch of blue sky visible near the top left corner, and the ground below the group is brown, with a circle of thorny branches sitting by the feet of the central man.
Jacopo Palma il Giovane, Lamentation, c. 1620, oil on canvas, Given in memory of William E. Suida by Bertina Suida Manning and Robert L. Manning, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.19.1

Lamentation

Jacopo Palma il Giovane · c. 1620 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1991.19.1

This is a drawing of various mythological and classical figures. The drawing features multiple scenes and figures arranged over the paper. In the upper right corner, there is a figure ascending or grasping at something above. Below this figure is another figure in a crouched stance. To the left, there are smaller scenes involving multiple figures, some standing and others seated. The drawing is characterized by detailed line work and shading, capturing the texture and form of the figures. The composition suggests movement and interaction.
Jacopo Palma il Giovane, A Sheet of Studies for the Martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, late 16th century, pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with yellowish gouache on ocher-brown prepared laid paper, The Edith Tanenbaum Rudolf Collection, 2018.26.19

A Sheet of Studies for the Martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Jacopo Palma il Giovane · late 16th century · pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with yellowish gouache on ocher-brown prepared laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.26.19

This is a drawing of three figures under a heavenly scene. In the image, we see three seated figures gazing upwards towards a collection of cherubs and a central divine figure, all set on a cloud. The drawing is skillfully rendered with loose, fluid lines, capturing both movement and emotion. The heavenly figures, surrounded by cherubs, add a sense of divine presence to the scene, while the contrasting earthly figures contribute to a discourse between the terrestrial and the celestial.
Jacopo Palma il Giovane, Madonna and Child in Glory with Saints John the Baptist, Stephen, and Lawrence, 1620/1628, pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk, heightened with white, on light brown oatmeal paper, Joseph F. McCrindle Collection, 2010.93.16

Madonna and Child in Glory with Saints John the Baptist, Stephen, and Lawrence

Jacopo Palma il Giovane · 1620/1628 · pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk, heightened with white, on light brown oatmeal paper ·  Accession ID  2010.93.16

The image displays a collection of sketches on a single page featuring various figures in different positions. The sketches depict full-body and half-body figures in reclining or seated postures, some holding an infant or a child. The faces have minimal detail, with some featuring long hair. The figures are clothed in flowing garments without distinct jewelry. The scene around them is composed of sketch lines, suggesting movement or layers of drawn elements. The background is plain to highlight the sketches on the paper.
Jacopo Palma il Giovane, Studies of the Virgin and Child with Saints, c. 1611, pen and brown ink with brown wash over red chalk (only in the study of the Madonna at the top) on cream laid paper, Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2007.111.24.a

Studies of the Virgin and Child with Saints

Jacopo Palma il Giovane · c. 1611 · pen and brown ink with brown wash over red chalk (only in the study of the Madonna at the top) on cream laid paper ·  Accession ID  2007.111.24.a

This is a drawing of various figures and scenes. The drawing consists of several distinct figures depicted in different actions and postures. The prominent figure is a muscular man bent over, possibly examining or holding something small. Around him are other figures, some standing and some kneeling, with their forms abstract or only partially detailed. The outlines and strokes suggest a quick, exploratory sketch rather than a detailed finished drawing, capturing movement and spontaneity. There are hints of interaction among the figures, creating a dynamic and flowing composition.
Jacopo Palma il Giovane, Studies of Christ Healing the Blind Man, Saint Philip Benizzi, and Saint Sebastian, c. 1611, pen and brown ink on cream laid paper, Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2007.111.24.b

Studies of Christ Healing the Blind Man, Saint Philip Benizzi, and Saint Sebastian

Jacopo Palma il Giovane · c. 1611 · pen and brown ink on cream laid paper ·  Accession ID  2007.111.24.b

The image shows five figures in various positions and angles. The central figure is reclined and supported by others. The figures are depicted with soft strokes, wearing long robes. The color palette is muted with earthy tones, and there is little background detail.
Jacopo Palma il Giovane, Christ Carried to the Tomb, 1607/1620, brush and oil paints over black chalk on tan oatmeal paper (laid on eighteenth (?) century mount), Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Purchased as the Gift of Helen Porter and James T. Dyke, 2007.111.140

Christ Carried to the Tomb

Jacopo Palma il Giovane · 1607/1620 · brush and oil paints over black chalk on tan oatmeal paper (laid on eighteenth (?) century mount) ·  Accession ID  2007.111.140

This is a drawing of several figures in motion. The drawing features dynamic sketches depicting figures engaged in various actions. In the upper section, the figures are engaged in a collaborative activity, with some bent over and others standing. The figures are outlined with fluid lines conveying motion. In the lower portion, more figures are engaged in a different scene, characterized by swirling lines and contorted poses suggesting movement or struggle. The scene explores human form and movement through sketching techniques.
Jacopo Palma il Giovane, The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew; The Conversion of Saint Paul, 1590/1595, pen and brown ink with brown wash, Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2007.111.23.b

The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew; The Conversion of Saint Paul

Jacopo Palma il Giovane · 1590/1595 · pen and brown ink with brown wash ·  Accession ID  2007.111.23.b

This is a drawing of figures and horses in a dynamic scene. The drawing features human figures in various poses, some interacting with a rearing horse at the center. The scene is animated, possibly depicting a battle or moment of chaos. Above, there are sketches suggesting celestial or divine presence with light rays and cloud-like forms. The lower part of the drawing shows figures engaged in intense interactions, with a sense of movement conveyed through sweeping lines and varied ink intensities. The composition is lively and energetic, with detailed muscular forms and dynamic poses depicted through skillful line work.
Jacopo Palma il Giovane, The Conversion of Saint Paul; Adam and Eve, 1590/1595, pen and brown ink with brown wash, Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2007.111.23.a

The Conversion of Saint Paul; Adam and Eve

Jacopo Palma il Giovane · 1590/1595 · pen and brown ink with brown wash ·  Accession ID  2007.111.23.a

This is a drawing of a celestial scene. The image shows several figures surrounded by clouds and light, with a larger figure in the center being crowned by two others. The figures have different postures, some standing, others sitting or reclining among swirling clouds. The composition creates a dynamic and harmonious arrangement, with movement directed towards the central figures. The style of the drawing features intricate lines, detailed shading, and themes of divinity and ethereality commonly seen in religious artwork.
Jacopo Palma il Giovane, The Coronation of the Virgin, 1585/1594, pen and brown ink and some gray ink with brown wash over charcoal on brown prepared oatmeal paper, heightened with white, Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2007.111.139

The Coronation of the Virgin

Jacopo Palma il Giovane · 1585/1594 · pen and brown ink and some gray ink with brown wash over charcoal on brown prepared oatmeal paper, heightened with white ·  Accession ID  2007.111.139

The image depicts a scene with multiple figures. A seated person is in the upper part of the image, dressed in flowing robes, with distinct facial features including pronounced eyebrows and a beard. They are seated on a raised platform, with one hand on a book. Beside them is a sculpted lion. Two individuals below the seated person are likely religious figures, wearing long robes and tall hats. They stand facing each other, each holding a bishop's crosier. The background above the seated person features two cherubs holding objects. The scene is set against a plain backdrop with sketched architectural details. The composition is in sepia tones with white highlights.
Jacopo Palma il Giovane, Saint Mark with Two Bishops and Putti, c. 1580, pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white, over black chalk on light brown (formerly blue) laid paper, Gift of Ruth Carter Stevenson, 1996.43.1

Saint Mark with Two Bishops and Putti

Jacopo Palma il Giovane · c. 1580 · pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white, over black chalk on light brown (formerly blue) laid paper ·  Accession ID  1996.43.1