Giovanni Antonio Pordenone

Lodesanis, Giovanni Antonio de
Pordenone
Sacchis, Giovanni Antonio de

Venetian, probably 1484 - 1539

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This is a drawing of a mythological figure reclining with symbolic elements. The figure appears muscular and partially winged, positioned with a dynamic posture, facing towards the left. The drawing displays intricate detailing in the body's musculature and wings. An object resembling a scythe is present. The overall tone is monochromatic, utilizing various shades of browns and reds. The background provides minimal context, focusing attention on the central figure.
Giuseppe Nicolo Vicentino, Saturn, 1525/1530, chiaroscuro woodcut in four violets, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1982.10.2

Saturn

Giuseppe Nicolo Vicentino · 1525/1530 · chiaroscuro woodcut in four violets ·  Accession ID  1982.10.2

The image shows a muscular, winged being reclining on the ground. The being is seated with one knee raised, supporting themselves on their left arm while the right arm is raised above their head. They have long, flowing hair, a strong profile, and detailed musculature. Wings extend from their back. In the background, there is a shadowy figure holding a set of scales in the right hand and draping the left hand over the shoulder of the primary figure. The setting is a simple, textured surface in soft, monochromatic tones.
Giuseppe Nicolo Vicentino, Saturn, 1525/1530, chiaroscuro woodcut in four blues, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1982.11.1

Saturn

Giuseppe Nicolo Vicentino · 1525/1530 · chiaroscuro woodcut in four blues ·  Accession ID  1982.11.1

This is a drawing of a winged figure entangled in an abstract setting. The artwork portrays a muscular, humanoid figure with detailed, feathered wings extending from its back. The figure is in a dynamic pose, with one arm bent upward and the other supporting its body while partially reclining. The environment around the figure seems abstract with stark contrasts of light and dark areas, creating a dramatic effect. Textures are emphasized, particularly in the figure's musculature and the shading of the wings. The style suggests a dramatic and expressive approach, reminiscent of high-contrast woodcut or etching techniques.
Giuseppe Nicolo Vicentino, Saturn, 1525/1530, chiaroscuro woodcut in four grays, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1982.10.1

Saturn

Giuseppe Nicolo Vicentino · 1525/1530 · chiaroscuro woodcut in four grays ·  Accession ID  1982.10.1