Album 2
arrow left swipe to the left Visible reflectance photograph Verso of the first sheet, Album 2 activate zoom zoom tool
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Visible reflectance photograph Several figures in different poses: standing, sitting, Erotes activate zoom zoom tool arrow right swipe to the right
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Works on this double page

  • Visible reflectance photograph Black chalk studies of three male figures in front and back view and squatting and one kneeling female figure, each with draperies
  • Visible reflectance photograph Red chalk sketch of a reclining male figure turned backwards, after Michelangelo's Allegory of the Night from the Tomb of Giuliano de'Medici
  • Visible reflectance photograph Frontal view of a standing female figure with a bowl, drawn in black chalk
  • Visible reflectance photograph Side view of seated bearded male figure with pointing gesture
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Album 2, Leaf 2

Amidst the figurative scenes drawn from various models in graphite are two studies of Erotes in iron-gall ink, whose masterful design invites closer inspection. The fluid penwork and skilful execution of moving forms suggest the hand of Giovanni Battista Piranesi.

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