Hoop
1502 - 1532
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut
Dimensions
101; 152
About this artwork
blad: hoogte 152 mm x breedte 101 mm
Art Historical Context
**Hoop** by Ugo da Carpi (c. 1480–1532) is a chiaroscuro woodcut the early 16th century, measuring just 152 mm high by 101 mm wide. intimate print exemplifies the Renaissance master's innovative approach to printmaking during a time when Italian artists were pushing the boundaries of woodcuts to rival the depth of paintings. Da Carpi, active between 1502 and 1532, worked primarily in Venice and Ferrara, drawing inspiration from masters like Raphael and Titian to elevate prints from mere reproductions to standalone artworks. The chiaroscuro technique, for which da Carpi is celebrated as a pion...
About the Artist
Ugo da Carpi · 1480–1535
Comment on works: Painter; Woodcutter