Andalo di Negro, poet and astrologer 1556 - 1641

This drawing by Lazzaro Tavarone depicts Andalo di Negro, a poet and astrologer, seated with a globe in his hand. Tavarone, a 16th-century Italian artist, is known for his drawings and paintings of historical figures. The drawing is done in a grid, indicating the artist was preparing for a larger work. Di Negro's serious expression and the globe symbolize his intellectual pursuits, demonstrating the importance of scholarship in the Renaissance. The inscription below the image identifies the subject as Andalo di Negro, a noted astrologer. This sketch, part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, offers a glimpse into Renaissance artistic practices and the era’s fascination with the intellectual pursuits of its leading figures.