Who created "Design for a Funerary Monument"?

Design for a Funerary Monument was created by Francesco Salviati (Francesco de' Rossi) in 1510–63.

When was "Design for a Funerary Monument" created?

This artwork was created 1510–63.

What medium is "Design for a Funerary Monument"?

Design for a Funerary Monument is Brush and brown wash, over black chalk.

Is "Design for a Funerary Monument" in the public domain?

Yes, Design for a Funerary Monument is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Design for a Funerary Monument

Francesco Salviati (Francesco de' Rossi)

1510–63

Medium

Brush and brown wash, over black chalk

Dimensions

sheet: 7 x 11 11/16 in. (17.8 x 29.7 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1961

Accession Number

61.547

Tags

MonumentsSkeletonsWomen

Art Historical Context

Francesco Salviati, born Francesco de' Rossi (0–1563), was a leading Mannerist artist in 16th-century Italy, renowned for his elegant, elongated figures and intricate compositions influenced by Michelangelo and Raphael. This preparatory drawing, *Design for a Funer Monument*, exemplifies his skill in architectural and figural design. Executed in brush and brown wash over black on a modest sheet measuring 7 x 11 11/16 inches, it captures the fluid, expressive lines typical of Mannerist draftsmen working in Florence and Rome. The design likely envisions an elaborate tomb, featuring skeletal fig...

Design for a Funerary Monument

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