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High Renaissance Collection (#9)

The High Renaissance, a period of artistic brilliance in the 16th century, showcased the mastery and innovation of renowned artists

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Study of nudes; drawing by Michelangelo. The Louvre, Paris

Study of nudes; drawing by Michelangelo. The Louvre, Paris
3566050 Study of nudes; drawing by Michelangelo. The Louvre, Paris by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Louvre, Paris

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Study for a male nude, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564), drawing, Paris, Louvre Museum

Study for a male nude, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564), drawing, Paris, Louvre Museum
3566049 Study for a male nude, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564), drawing, Paris, Louvre Museum by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Louvre, Paris

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Nude study; drawing by Michelangelo. Musee du Louvre, Paris

Nude study; drawing by Michelangelo. Musee du Louvre, Paris
3566044 Nude study; drawing by Michelangelo. Musee du Louvre, Paris by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Louvre, Paris

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Womans head

Womans head
3566032 Womans head by Sarto, Andrea del (1486-1530); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Note: Fac-Simile preserved in the Biblioteca della Stamperia d Arte Fratelli Alinari ARTIST)

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Homer; drawing by Raphael. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Homer; drawing by Raphael. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice
3566026 Homer; drawing by Raphael. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Study of four male figures and a baby; drawing by Raphael. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Study of four male figures and a baby; drawing by Raphael. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice
3566016 Study of four male figures and a baby; drawing by Raphael. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Men horseback; drawing by Raphael. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Men horseback; drawing by Raphael. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice
3566015 Men horseback; drawing by Raphael. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Study for a bagpipes player; drawing by Raphael. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Study for a bagpipes player; drawing by Raphael. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice
3566014 Study for a bagpipes player; drawing by Raphael. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Male nudes with a horse; drawing by Raphael. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Male nudes with a horse; drawing by Raphael. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice
3566000 Male nudes with a horse; drawing by Raphael. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: The prophet Ezekiel; drawing by Raphael. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

The prophet Ezekiel; drawing by Raphael. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice
3565997 The prophet Ezekiel; drawing by Raphael. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Study for a sibyl of the Sistine Chapel; drawing by Michelangelo. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Study for a sibyl of the Sistine Chapel; drawing by Michelangelo. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice
3565996 Study for a sibyl of the Sistine Chapel; drawing by Michelangelo. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Study for a Baby Jesus, drawing by Raphael. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Study for a Baby Jesus, drawing by Raphael. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice
3565988 Study for a Baby Jesus, drawing by Raphael. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Study for a St. John the Evangelist; drawing by Raphael, Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Study for a St. John the Evangelist; drawing by Raphael, Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice
3565987 Study for a St. John the Evangelist; drawing by Raphael, Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Head of a girl or of a young Bachus; drawing by Leonardo da Vinci. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Head of a girl or of a young Bachus; drawing by Leonardo da Vinci. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice
3565981 Head of a girl or of a young Bachus; drawing by Leonardo da Vinci. Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Architectonic sketch of a door surmounted by a coat of arms; drawing by Michelangelo

Architectonic sketch of a door surmounted by a coat of arms; drawing by Michelangelo. Casa Buonarroti, Florence
3565979 Architectonic sketch of a door surmounted by a coat of arms; drawing by Michelangelo. Casa Buonarroti, Florence by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Casa Buonarroti, Florence

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Window; drawing by Michelangelo. Casa Buonarroti, Florence

Window; drawing by Michelangelo. Casa Buonarroti, Florence
3565968 Window; drawing by Michelangelo. Casa Buonarroti, Florence by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Casa Buonarroti, Florence

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Cleopatra, drawing by Michelangelo for Tommaso Cavalieri. Casa Buonarroti, Florence

Cleopatra, drawing by Michelangelo for Tommaso Cavalieri. Casa Buonarroti, Florence
3565962 Cleopatra, drawing by Michelangelo for Tommaso Cavalieri. Casa Buonarroti, Florence by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Casa Buonarroti, Florence

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Study of masculine forms, drawing by Michelangelo. Casa Buonarroti, Florence

Study of masculine forms, drawing by Michelangelo. Casa Buonarroti, Florence
3565942 Study of masculine forms, drawing by Michelangelo. Casa Buonarroti, Florence by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Casa Buonarroti, Florence

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: The back of a landscape drawing with the figure of a soldier: pen drawing by Leonardo da Vinci

The back of a landscape drawing with the figure of a soldier: pen drawing by Leonardo da Vinci
3565937 The back of a landscape drawing with the figure of a soldier: pen drawing by Leonardo da Vinci. Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence by Vinci

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Adoration of the Magi, drawing by Andrea del Sarto. Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe

Adoration of the Magi, drawing by Andrea del Sarto. Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence
3565919 Adoration of the Magi, drawing by Andrea del Sarto. Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence by Sarto, Andrea del (1486-1530); Gabinetto dei Disegni e Stampe

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Study for the Deposition, drawing by Andrea del Sarto. Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe

Study for the Deposition, drawing by Andrea del Sarto. Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence
3565917 Study for the Deposition, drawing by Andrea del Sarto. Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence by Sarto, Andrea del (1486-1530); Gabinetto dei Disegni e Stampe

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Male figure; drawing by Andrea del Sarto. Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery

Male figure; drawing by Andrea del Sarto. Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence
3565903 Male figure; drawing by Andrea del Sarto. Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence by Sarto, Andrea del (1486-1530); Gabinetto dei Disegni e Stampe

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Cleopatra, drawing by Michelangelo. Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Galleria degli Uffizi

Cleopatra, drawing by Michelangelo. Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence
3565855 Cleopatra, drawing by Michelangelo. Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Gabinetto dei Disegni e Stampe

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: St. Sebastian

St. Sebastian
3565097 St. Sebastian by Dossi, Dosso (c.1479-1542); Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: Artist: Dossi, Dosso, Giovanni Luteri, known as Date of Artwork: 1509-1542 ca)

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Four Season and ceiling

Four Season and ceiling
3498358 Four Season and ceiling by Italian School, (17th century); Palazzo Marino, Milan, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Milano-Palazzo Marino 1553-Amministrazione Comunale-Commissionato da Tommaso)

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: The Last Judgment, c. 1540 (fresco)

The Last Judgment, c. 1540 (fresco)
3472324 The Last Judgment, c.1540 (fresco) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); 1, 370x1, 220 cm; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: In Christian belief)

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Centrally planned buildings, drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, part of the Codex B (2173), c

Centrally planned buildings, drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, part of the Codex B (2173), c
3572629 Centrally planned buildings, drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, part of the Codex B (2173), c.25v, housed at the Institut de France, Paris by Vinci

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Study of flowers, c. 1483 (pen, brown ink, mostly over a preceding sketch in metalpoint)

Study of flowers, c. 1483 (pen, brown ink, mostly over a preceding sketch in metalpoint, paper slightly browned)
3572624 Study of flowers, c. 1483 (pen, brown ink, mostly over a preceding sketch in metalpoint, paper slightly browned) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Two crabs; pen drawing on white paper by Leonardo da Vinci preserved in the Wallraff-Richartz

Two crabs; pen drawing on white paper by Leonardo da Vinci preserved in the Wallraff-Richartz Museum in Cologne
3572620 Two crabs; pen drawing on white paper by Leonardo da Vinci preserved in the Wallraff-Richartz Museum in Cologne. by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Study for the mantle of the Virgin in the Annunciation today housed in the Uffizi; watercolor

Study for the mantle of the Virgin in the Annunciation today housed in the Uffizi; watercolor
3572616 Study for the mantle of the Virgin in the Annunciation today housed in the Uffizi; watercolor and black heightened with white on very fine canvas, by Leonardo da Vinci

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Polyptych of the Nativity, side panels featuring Saints Peter, Paul, Clement and Magdelene

Polyptych of the Nativity, side panels featuring Saints Peter, Paul, Clement and Magdelene, detail of Saint Clement
3573846 Polyptych of the Nativity, side panels featuring Saints Peter, Paul, Clement and Magdelene, detail of Saint Clement by Campi, Galeazzo (1475/77-1536) & Aleni

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: The Annunciation, c. 1583 (bronze)

The Annunciation, c. 1583 (bronze)
2970549 The Annunciation, c.1583 (bronze) by Vittoria, Alessandro (1525-1608); 97.8x61.6 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Edward E. Ayer Endowment in memory of Charles L

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Christ and the Saints in Glory (Study for the Disputa) (brush drawing in brown ink)

Christ and the Saints in Glory (Study for the Disputa) (brush drawing in brown ink)
1216721 Christ and the Saints in Glory (Study for the Disputa) (brush drawing in brown ink) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); 23.3x40 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Study for the Figure Virgil (pen and brown ink on off-white paper)

Study for the Figure Virgil (pen and brown ink on off-white paper)
1216720 Study for the Figure Virgil (pen and brown ink on off-white paper) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); 33x21.9 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Group of Musicians (pen and brown ink on white paper)

Group of Musicians (pen and brown ink on white paper)
1216706 Group of Musicians (pen and brown ink on white paper) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); 23.2x18.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Nude male Torso (pen and brown ink with black chalk on off-white paper

Nude male Torso (pen and brown ink with black chalk on off-white paper
1216686 Nude male Torso (pen and brown ink with black chalk on off-white paper) Verso: Black chalk) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); 26.2x17.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Self Portrait (engraving)

Self Portrait (engraving)
ALI281524 Self Portrait (engraving) by Titian (Tiziano Vecelli) (c.1488-1576) (after); Private Collection; Alinari

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Study for Marble Horse of the Quirinal (red chalk on paper)

Study for Marble Horse of the Quirinal (red chalk on paper)
XBP335686 Study for Marble Horse of the Quirinal (red chalk on paper) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Study of the Resurrection of Christ, c. 1532 (chalk on paper)

Study of the Resurrection of Christ, c. 1532 (chalk on paper)
AMO276539 Study of the Resurrection of Christ, c.1532 (chalk on paper) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Studies for the Medici Tomb, c. 1520 (pen & ink on paper)

Studies for the Medici Tomb, c. 1520 (pen & ink on paper)
AMO276519 Studies for the Medici Tomb, c.1520 (pen & ink on paper) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Study of the Upper Level of the Medici Tomb, c. 1520 (black & red chalk on paper)

Study of the Upper Level of the Medici Tomb, c. 1520 (black & red chalk on paper)
AMO276518 Study of the Upper Level of the Medici Tomb, c.1520 (black & red chalk on paper) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Figure Study, c. 1511 (pen & ink on paper)

Figure Study, c. 1511 (pen & ink on paper)
AMO276513 Figure Study, c.1511 (pen & ink on paper) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Figure Study, c. 1511 (pen & ink on paper)

Figure Study, c. 1511 (pen & ink on paper)
AMO276510 Figure Study, c.1511 (pen & ink on paper) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Averoldi Polyptych depicting the Resurrection of Christ, the Annunciation

Averoldi Polyptych depicting the Resurrection of Christ, the Annunciation
ALI191980 Averoldi Polyptych depicting the Resurrection of Christ, the Annunciation, SS Nazarius and Celsus with Averoldi and the Martyrdom of Sebastian

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: The Suburbs of a Great City, c. 1639 (pen & ink on paper)

The Suburbs of a Great City, c. 1639 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407588 The Suburbs of a Great City, c.1639 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: Due putti (fresco)

Due putti (fresco)
ALI430742 Due putti (fresco) by Barocci or Baroccio, Federico Fiori (c.1535-1612); Casina of Pius IV, Vatican City; Alinari

Background imageHigh Renaissance Collection: The Last Judgement (pen with wash on paper)

The Last Judgement (pen with wash on paper)
AMO427683 The Last Judgement (pen with wash on paper) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564) (after); 55.3x40.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Italian




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The High Renaissance, a period of artistic brilliance in the 16th century, showcased the mastery and innovation of renowned artists. From Leonardo da Vinci's captivating "Mona Lisa" to Michelangelo's awe-inspiring frescoes on the Sistine Ceiling, this era left an indelible mark on art history. In his "Study of the Virgin for La Belle Jardinière, " Raphael skillfully captures the tender bond between mother and child. The delicate brushstrokes bring forth a sense of serenity and grace that epitomize this period. Speaking of Leonardo da Vinci, his enigmatic masterpiece "Mona Lisa" continues to captivate audiences with her enigmatic smile. Painted with oil on canvas, this portrait showcases Leonardo's unparalleled ability to infuse life into his subjects. Moving beyond paintings, we delve into cartography as we explore the breathtaking Gallery of Maps in Vatican City. Published in 1878, these intricately detailed maps offer a glimpse into geographical knowledge during that time. Delving deeper into sketches and studies, we encounter a pen & ink sketch titled "Sketch of a Nude Man. " This piece reveals an artist's exploration of human anatomy and serves as a testament to their dedication towards perfecting their craft. Shifting our focus from drawings to sculptures, Michelangelo's "Madonna and Child" carved from marble exudes divine beauty. The intricate details showcase Michelangelo's ability to breathe life into stone while conveying profound emotions through his work. Another remarkable red chalk study is found in "Figure Study. " With each stroke capturing movement and form effortlessly, it exemplifies how artists sought perfection through meticulous observation. Hands play an essential role in artistry; thus, one cannot overlook the iconic detail from The Creation of Adam - Hands of God and Adam. This powerful image symbolizes humanity's connection with divinity while showcasing Michelangelo's genius on the Sistine Ceiling.