Study
c. 1686
Medium
Black chalk, on ivory laid paper, laid down on cream wove paper
Dimensions
27.5 × 40.9 cm (10 7/8 × 16 1/8 in.)
Classification
graphite
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
6804
Art Historical Context
Giuseppe Bartolomeoari's *Study* (c. 1686) is a delicate preparatory drawing from the late Baroque era, showcasing the artist's mastery in the Roman academic tradition. Chiari (1659–1727), a of Carlo Maratti, renowned for his history paintings and frescoes adorning Roman palaces and churches. Created with black chalk on ivory laid paper—later laid down on cream wove for preservation—this 27.5 × 40.9 cm sheet exemplifies the period's emphasis on fluid, expressive sketches as foundational steps toward grand compositions. Black chalk, favored by Baroque draughtsmen for its soft tonal range, allo...