Twee naakte mannen in een landschap
1535 - 1540
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
168; 267
About this artwork
blad: hoogte 267 mm x breedte 168 mm
Art Historical Context
Domenico Beccafumi, a leading figure of the Sienese Renaissance, created *Twee naakte mannen een landschap* ( Nude Men in a Landscape) 1535 and 1540. This engraving, measuring 267 mm high by 168 mm wide, exemplifies Beccafumi's mastery printmaking during a period when Italian artists were pushing the boundaries the medium. As one of the few Sienese painters to excel in engraving, he drew inspiration from masters like Michelangelo, blending classical humanism with emerging Mannerist tendencies—characterized by elongated forms, dynamic poses, and intricate details. The work depicts two nude mal...
About the Artist
Domenico Beccafumi
Italian artist. Comment on works: History