Scuola perfetta per imparare a disegnare 1599 - 1629
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"Scuola perfetta per imparare a disegnare" is a print from a book by Italian artist Pietro Stefanoni, who died in 1602. This image, which is from a book published between 1599 and 1629, depicts different hands in various poses, showcasing the artist's talent for anatomical detail. The print's title translates to "Perfect School for Learning to Draw," highlighting its purpose as a teaching tool. This print, now held by the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a rare example of Stefanoni's work, offering insight into the art instruction methods of the late Renaissance.
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Drawing manuals like this work were common teaching tools for artists and amateurs learning to draw in the 16th and 17th centuries This model book was published by Pietro Stefanoni in Rome in the early 17th century and features designs by the famous and recently deceased Bolognese artist Agostino Carracci. The engravings were produced by Luca Ciamberlano and perhaps also Francesco Brizio. Some 81 engravings were published by Stefanoni's print shop for the project, but a formal book was never published. Prints from the series, instead, appear to have been sold separately and assembled into unique albums. This example comprises 41 engravings. The prints are a pattern book for the aspiring draftsman to study and copy with concise, accomplished depictions of body parts—ears, eyes, feet, hands—head studies, and animals.
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