Study of a Torso
c. 1534
Medium
paper
Dimensions
188; 235
About this artwork
height 235 mm x width 188 mm
Art Historical Context
**Study of a Torso** by Perino del Vaga (c. 1534) is a delicate preparatory drawing on paper, measuring a compact 235 mm high by 188 mm wide. Created during the Italian High Renaissance's shift toward Mannerism, this work captures the artist's meticulous exploration of the male torso, showcasing his mastery of human anatomy through fluid lines and subtle modeling. Perino del Vaga, a prominent pupil of Raphael and collaborator with Michelangelo's circle in Rome, produced such studies to refine compositions for grand frescoes and decorations, as seen in his papal commissions under Clement VII. ...
About the Artist
Perino del Vaga · 1501–1547
Italian artist. Comment on works: Religious