Hoofd van Maria, in een Aanbidding
1518 - 1523
Medium
paper
Dimensions
239; 321
About this artwork
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Art Historical Context
Andrea del Sarto's *Hoofd van Maria, in een Aanbidding* (Head of Mary, in an Adoration), created between 1518 and 1523, is a delicate preparatory drawing on gray-brown paper, measuring 321 mm high by 239 mm wide. Rendered in black chalk—a favored medium for its soft, expressive qualities—this intimate study captures the serene face of the Virgin Mary, likely intended for a larger adoration scene. Del Sarto, a leading Florentine painter of the High Renaissance, was renowned for his masterful draftsmanship, blending the refined grace of Raphael with Leonardo da Vinci's sfumato-like subtlety. Du...
About the Artist
Andrea del Sarto
Andrea was the leading painter in Florence in the early 16th century. He was influenced by Leonardo da Vinci, Fra Bartolommeo, Michelangelo and Raphael. He developed his own version of the classical style of the High Renaissance, anticipating some qualities of Mannerism. He is noted for paintings of religious themes and portraits.