Scenes from Ancient History, after Polidoro da Caravaggio 1560 - 1608

Andrea Boscoli's "Scenes from Ancient History, after Polidoro da Caravaggio" is a 16th-century drawing depicting a scene from classical history. The drawing, executed in brown ink on paper, features a group of figures in a frieze-like composition, suggesting a scene from a Roman relief. The figures are drawn with precision and detail, with a focus on the anatomical structure of the bodies and the flow of drapery. The drawing is a study of a work by the Italian artist Polidoro da Caravaggio, an important figure in the early 16th-century Mannerist movement. Boscoli’s adaptation captures the style of his predecessor while also demonstrating his own artistry and ability to translate the original work in a new medium. This work highlights the artistic dialogue between artists across generations and the enduring legacy of classical history in Renaissance art.