How can we truly date the sketches of Old Master artists?
In short: This video explores the complexities of identifying and dating Italian drawings, using the work of Parmigianino as a primary case study to understand how art historians interpret the handwriting of masters.
The exhibition examines approximately seventy Italian Old Master drawings spanning the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries. It features works from major art centers including Florence, Rome, Naples, Bologna, Parma, Venice, Genoa, and Milan. Beyond the specific case of Parmigianino, the collection includes masterpieces by renowned draftsmen such as Correggio, Bernini, Guercino, Guido Reni, Canaletto, and Tiepolo. These works encompass diverse subjects, from figure studies and landscapes to botanical drawings and designs for painted compositions.
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