Saint John the Baptist Preaching (recto); Male Nude with Raised Arms and Sketches of Heads (verso)
Luca Giordano
n.d.
Medium
Red chalk (recto and verso) on cream laid paper, prepared with a red chalk wash
Dimensions
44.5 × 32.5 cm (17 9/16 × 12 13/16 in.)
Classification
chalk
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
112441
About the Artist
Luca Giordano · 1634–1705
Luca Giordano (1634–1705) was an Italian painter of the late Baroque period who was one of the most prolific and versatile artists of the seventeenth century, earning the nickname "Luca fa presto" ("Luca works fast") for his extraordinary speed of execution. Born in Naples, he studied under José de Ribera and traveled extensively in Italy, absorbing influences from the Venetian colorists, Pietro d...