Head of God the Father
Medium
Red chalk on ivory laid paper, laid down on board
Dimensions
41.9 × 29 cm (16 1/2 × 11 7/16 in.)
Classification
chalk
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
96134
About the Artist
Daniele da Volterra · 1509–1566
Highly talented and individual follower of Michelangelo; influential works include his fresco of the "Deposition" and a bust of Michelangelo made from his death mask. Ironically, he is famous for painting draperies over nudes in Michelangelo's "Last Judgement." Italian painter, muralist. Comment on works: History