Michelangelo was an italian artist of the high renaissance whose works exerted an unparalleled influence on the development of art in the west. The art historian vasari stated that michelangelo destroyed many of his drawings so that he would leave nothing that is not perfect the many drawings that do survive provide a snapshot of the thought process of a great artist. Presented here is a personal selection of just a few examples of michelangelos work.
drawings by michelangelo
1530 anatomical study of horses and architecture.
Drawings by michelangelo. But more importantly well help you find just the right one. Worlds largest selection of art. Texas kimbell art museum has the pleasure of owning the torment of saint anthony the first known painting by michelangelo believed to have been produced when the artist was just 12 or 13 years old and based on an engraving by 15th century german painter and printmaker martin schongauer. 1538jpg 489 640.
He is widely considered the greatest sculptor in the west and though he had low opinion of painting his frescos on the ceiling of the sistine chapel and the last judgement on its altar wall guarantee him a place among the greatest painters. Lost works are included but not commissions that michelangelo never made. Royal library windor castle. One of the commonalities that relate each of his works in the different fields together is that they all start with a drawing.
The following is a list of works of painting sculpture and architecture by the italian renaissance artist michelangelo. These completed sketches featured stunning complexities and would often be gifted to friends and colleagues. Media in category drawings by michelangelo buonarroti the following 110 files are in this category out of 110 total. Michelangelo was an artist who worked on projects in various disciplines.
Il divino the divine one created a series of drawings for his friend tommaso de cavalieri. Archers shooting at a herm 1533 red chalk. Artist michelangelo did occasionally take his drawings into finer detail and go beyond just study practice. 61 kb project for the facade of san lorenzo in florence by michelangelo 1516 casa buonarrotijpg 784 633.
Michelangelo also left many drawings sketches and some works in poetry. Back view of a woman. Click here for the gallery of michelangelo drawings. We have millions of prints in a wide variety of styles.
Madonna del silenzio by michelangelo buonarroti c. View thumbnail view thumbnail view.
