Polidoro da Caravaggio

Caldara, Polidoro
Caravaggio, Polidoro da
da Caravaggio, Polidoro

Lombard, c. 1499 - 1543

Explore selected works

See all 21 works of art
Drawn with red chalk on eggshell-white paper, a woman sits on a box and leans forward, holding out a square cloth. Her body faces our right in profile, and she wears a headdress and a long-sleeved, full-skirted dress. She rests one elbow on her knee as she leans forward. The scene is loosely sketched.
Polidoro da Caravaggio, Woman Seated with a Piece of Cloth [verso], c. 1521/1522, red chalk on laid paper, Gift of David E. Rust, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.9.1.b

Woman Seated with a Piece of Cloth [verso]

Polidoro da Caravaggio · c. 1521/1522 · red chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.9.1.b

Drawn lightly with black chalk on tan-colored paper, a man runs to our right, lifting his right arm and looking back over his right shoulder so he faces us in this vertical drawing. His left leg, farther from us, is raised as he runs. A few lines suggest short curly hair and a beard, shadowed eyes, and his lips seem slightly parted. His thigh-length cape billows behind him, to our left, and he wears a fitted tunic or breastplate and pants cinched at the knee, calf, and ankle. He holds a round shield on his left arm. An annotation in ink in the top left corner reads, “no. 94.” A notation in the lower right, also in ink, reads, “i.91” near a seal or crest that appears to have been stamped in black ink.
Polidoro da Caravaggio, Fleeing Barbarian, early 1520s, black chalk on laid paper, Joseph F. McCrindle Collection, 2010.93.10

Fleeing Barbarian

Polidoro da Caravaggio · early 1520s · black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2010.93.10

Drawn with red chalk on cream-white paper, a person lies back in a bed surrounded by nearly twenty people in this horizontal scene. The bed is just to left of center, and the person leans or is propped against the headboard, which is across from us. Curtains are pulled up over the bed. Others kneel, sit, or stand around the bed. They wear long gowns or garments.
Polidoro da Caravaggio, A Deathbed Scene [recto], c. 1521/1522, red chalk on laid paper, Gift of David E. Rust, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.9.1.a

A Deathbed Scene [recto]

Polidoro da Caravaggio · c. 1521/1522 · red chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.9.1.a

This is a drawing of a group of armored figures. The individuals are depicted wearing classical and elaborate armor. They appear to be focusing on something central. The scene is detailed, with intricate designs on their helms and clothes. The setting suggests a natural environment, possibly under a tree or tent. The color palette consists mainly of shades of brown.
Johann Gottlieb Prestel, Dying Epaminondas, 1782, aquatint and etching in dark, medium, and light brown, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.288

Dying Epaminondas

Johann Gottlieb Prestel · 1782 · aquatint and etching in dark, medium, and light brown ·  Accession ID  1948.11.288

The image shows a muscular man holding a two-pronged staff. He is in a strong stance with one foot forward and one foot slightly back. He has a full beard, curly hair, and is looking to the side. He is standing in front of an architectural background with a rounded arch, two columns, and decorative elements. The engraving details highlight contrast and texture. The name "PLVTO" is inscribed above the figure.
Hendrick Goltzius, Pluto, probably 1592, engraving, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1981.25.3

Pluto

Hendrick Goltzius · probably 1592 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1981.25.3

This is a drawing of a muscular, nude male figure standing in an arched niche holding a cup or goblet close to his face. Two smaller figures are at his side, one holding a bunch of grapes. The figure is crowned with cascades of grape vines and other leaves. Above the arch, two reclining figures flank the central text 'BACCHUS'. The drawing features meticulous line work and shading, creating a three-dimensional effect.
Hendrick Goltzius, Bacchus, probably 1592, engraving, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1981.25.7

Bacchus

Hendrick Goltzius · probably 1592 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1981.25.7

The image shows a full-length figure of a person standing upright in a niche. The person is nude, apart from a cloth draping the lower body. They hold a bow in one hand and lean on an object with the other arm, which resembles a staff or a bow detail. The person has curly hair, defined facial features, and a focused expression. A quiver filled with arrows is slung across the back. Surrounding the figure are pillars, an arch, and two cherubs holding a decorative wreath above the arch. The word "SOL" is inscribed at the top. In the background, there are intricate classical-style architectural elements, including a serpent entwined among other carvings near the figure's feet.
Hendrick Goltzius, Sol or Apollo, probably 1592, engraving, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1981.25.5

Sol or Apollo

Hendrick Goltzius · probably 1592 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1981.25.5

The image shows an individual standing in a classical contrapposto pose with one arm bent and the other holding a staff. The person has a muscular physique and distinctive facial features with short, curly hair. The head is adorned with a flat cap with winged embellishments. A flowing cloth drapes over one shoulder and falls to cover part of the lower body. The individual holds a staff with twin snakes and wings, a caduceus. The person wears winged sandals. The figure is set within an ornate niche with architectural details such as columns and friezes. In the background, there are two winged figures on the arch and additional classical patterns.
Hendrick Goltzius, Mercury, probably 1592, engraving, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1981.25.8

Mercury

Hendrick Goltzius · probably 1592 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1981.25.8

The image shows a full-body nude statue of a male figure standing in a niche. He is positioned in a frontal stance with a hammer in his right hand and a metallic object in his left. The statue has detailed facial features with a full beard and curly hair, a stern expression, and muscular legs drapped modestly with a cloth. Around the statue is an arch-shaped niche with intricate architectural elements. Two winged figures flank the top of the niche, holding a floral garland. The word "VVLCANVS" is inscribed at the top. The background has elaborate textures, resembling a stone facade, suggesting a classic or Renaissance style.
Hendrick Goltzius, Vulcan, probably 1592, engraving, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1981.25.4

Vulcan

Hendrick Goltzius · probably 1592 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1981.25.4

The image shows a muscular figure in a powerful pose with legs slightly apart, facing forward. The figure has a defined face with a beard and flowing hair. They are draped in a cloth around their waist, holding a trident in one hand and a bundle of reeds or plants in the other. The background includes an arch above the figure and two winged cherubs in flight.
Hendrick Goltzius, Neptune, probably 1592, engraving, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1981.25.2

Neptune

Hendrick Goltzius · probably 1592 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1981.25.2