Sketch of a Draped Arm (1575-1600)
Domenico Cresti1575-1600 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1638)
Specifications
- Year
- 1575-1600
- Nationality / school
- Italian
- Lifespan
- 1559–1638
About the artwork
This page presents "Sketch of a Draped Arm" (1575-1600), created by Domenico Cresti. Historical background, 1575-1600: Elsewhere, the Mughal court in India developed a distinctive tradition of miniature painting, and printed images continued to travel widely between countries. The sixteenth century includes the High Renaissance in Italy, the Mannerist generation that followed it, and the Northern Renaissance of artists such as Dürer, Holbein, and Bruegel. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Drawings, a short history: Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark.
"Sketch of a Draped Arm" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Drawings and sketches stand out through line clarity and a sense of the artist process, which makes them a natural fit for minimalist, monochrome, and graphic interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Italian, 1559–1638
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