Perspectival Drawing of a Cradle (1500–1546)
Peter Flötner1500–1546 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1546)
Specifications
- Year
- 1500–1546
- Nationality / school
- German
- Lifespan
- 1485–1546
About the artwork
Dated 1500–1546, "Perspectival Drawing of a Cradle" is an artwork by Peter Flötner. Drawings, a short history: Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash. Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. About the period around 1500–1546: 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. Elsewhere, the Mughal court in India developed a distinctive tradition of miniature painting, and printed images continued to travel widely between countries. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"Perspectival Drawing of a Cradle" 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. 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
German, 1485–1546
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