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Saint John the Baptist

early 16th century
Not on view
Innocenzo trained as a painter in Bologna with Francesco Francia then in Florence with Mariotto Albertinelli. After returning to Bologna in 1517, he executed paintings for churches there and in surrounding towns. In contrast to the formality of his painting style, his drawings—a small group of which survives—reveal a softer touch. In this sheet, no doubt a study for a painting, the artist determines the pose of the figure and observes the play of light across the torso, limbs, and drapery. Innocenzo’s gifts as a draftsman are evident in the rhythmic charcoal lines and lively white highlights.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Saint John the Baptist
  • Artist: Innocenzo da Imola (Innocenzo Francucci) (Italian, Imola 1488/89–ca. 1545 Bologna)
  • Date: early 16th century
  • Medium: Black and white chalk
  • Dimensions: 16 9/16 x 4 5/8 in. (42 x 11.8 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.282
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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