Studie van twee kinderarmpjes
1591 - 1641
Medium
paper
Dimensions
245; 131
About this artwork
hoogte 245 mm x breedte 131 mm
Art Historical Context
Domenichino (Domenico Zampieri, 1581–1641), a leading figure of the Bolognese School a pupil of the Carracci brothers, was renowned his graceful Baroque paintings blending classical harmony with emotional depth. This delicate drawing, *Studie van twee kinderpjes* (Study of Two Children's Arms), exemplifies his meticulous preparatory sketches, created during his active years from the late 16th to mid-17th century. Measuring just 245 × 131 mm on paper, it captures the tender, rounded forms of infant limbs with Domenichino's characteristic precision, likely as a study for larger frescoes or altar...
About the Artist
Domenichino · 1581–1641
Domenichino was the son of a son of a successful shoemaker. He studied and worked with Ludovico Carracci's studio and under Annibale Carracci. From his frescoes and altarpieces, he was an influential exponent of the 17th-century classical style. Best known for landscapes and for sensitive depictions of facial expression and gestures.