Study for the Nude Youth over the Prophet Daniel (recto) (1510-1511)
Michelangelo1510-1511 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1564)
Specifications
- Year
- 1510-1511
- Nationality / school
- Italian
- Lifespan
- 1475–1564
About the artwork
"Study for the Nude Youth over the Prophet Daniel (recto)" (1510-1511) is a work by Michelangelo. Drawings in brief: 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. About the period around 1510-1511: Elsewhere, the Mughal court in India developed a distinctive tradition of miniature painting, and printed images continued to travel widely between countries. The Protestant Reformation changed how religious imagery was commissioned in northern Europe, while Venetian painters made rich colour and brushwork a central concern. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"Study for the Nude Youth over the Prophet Daniel (recto)" 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, 1475–1564
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