Giulio Clovio

Clovio, Giorgio Giulio
Glovicic, Juraj
Klovic, Julije

Croatian, 1498 - 1578

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This is a drawing of a mythological scene with dynamic figures and horses in motion. The upper portion shows a figure falling or descending, possibly from a chariot drawn by rearing horses. Below are human-like figures, some gesturing dramatically. The drawing is detailed, focusing on anatomy and movement through lines and shading.
Agnolo Bronzino, Giulio Clovio, The Fall of Phaethon, 1555/1559, black chalk on laid paper, Woodner Collection, 1998.17.10

The Fall of Phaethon

Agnolo Bronzino, Giulio Clovio · 1555/1559 · black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1998.17.10

The image depicts a painting of several individuals surrounding a central seated figure. The central figure is a man with long hair and a beard, slumped with wounds visible on his body. The surrounding individuals have solemn expressions and various postures of support and mourning. They are dressed in colorful robes with detailed textures. One person holds the central figure's hand while another kneels and holds his foot. The background shows a rocky landscape and trees against a blue sky.
Giulio Clovio, The Lamentation, c. 1550, gouache heightened with gold on vellum, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2006.111.1

The Lamentation

Giulio Clovio · c. 1550 · gouache heightened with gold on vellum ·  Accession ID  2006.111.1