The sculptor Baccio Bandinelli 1548
nicolodellacasa
rijksmuseum
print, engraving
portrait
mannerism
italian-renaissance
engraving
"The sculptor Baccio Bandinelli" is an engraving by Nicolò della Casa, dating back to 1548, and is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum. This print depicts the Florentine sculptor Baccio Bandinelli, seated and surrounded by several of his sculptures, which are shown in various stages of completion. Bandinelli's posture is confident, his gaze authoritative, emphasizing his artistic mastery. This piece provides insight into the artist's workshop and the practice of Renaissance sculpture. The inclusion of numerous sculptures highlights Bandinelli's prolific career and the enduring influence of his works.
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In this portrait the Florentine sculptor Bandinelli is surrounded by several of his models. In his left hand he holds a statuette of Hercules, whose pose is virtually the same (but in reverse) as the torso by Van der Schardt on view here. It demonstrates how identical models were used as study material by different artists.
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