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Man and Woman Striding Toward the Left

early 16th century
Not on view
The Caroto brothers were prominent painters in Verona in the first half of the sixteenth century, though drawings attributed to them are quite rare. This example, which shows similarities to their work, was likely executed by a contemporary Veronese artist influenced by them. The carefully drawn sheet bears tiny pricked holes, especially visible in the drapery and feet of the male figure, used to transfer the design to another surface. It is likely a study for a painted work; the left part of the larger composition is hinted at in the drawing. The subject is unclear, though it would seem to be of a religious nature. The figures depicted here may represent supplicants. The voluminous drapery folds combined with the grisaille (gray tones) palette, create a strong sculptural effect.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Man and Woman Striding Toward the Left
  • Artist: Circle of Giovanni Francesco Caroto (Italian, Verona ca. 1480–ca. 1555) and
  • Artist: Giovanni Battista Caroto (Italian, 1488–1563/66)
  • Date: early 16th century
  • Culture: Italian
  • Medium: Point of the brush and gray ink, heightened with white, on paper washed with blue.
  • Dimensions: 7 15/16 x 10 11/16 in. (20.2 x 27.2 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.313
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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