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Study of Two Male Figures Fighting.
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Study of Two Male Figures Fighting.

Luca Cambiaso

mid-16th century

Medium

Pen and dark brown ink over traces of graphite

Tags

Men

Dimensions

Sheet: 12 1/4 x 8 7/16 in. (31.1 x 21.4 cm)

Collection

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mr. Harry Friedman, 1957

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Rights

Public Domain

About Luca Cambiaso

1527–1585

Dominant figure in Genoese painting in the 16th century and the founder of the Genoese school. He is noted for his night scenes, simplified forms, and use of dry paint; two major influences on his work were Michelangelo, seen in his massive figures, and Correggio, for his soft modelling. Comment on works: Religious; Allegory; Mythology

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