Study of a Young Man with his Hands tied behind his back
About this artwork
The model for this drawing was probably an assistant in Pisanello's workshop. His pose is similar to that of a hanged man included in the background of one of Pisanello's most famous works, a mural painting of St George and the Princess in the church of Sant' Anastasia, Verona (c.1433-8). Pisanello made studies of hanging corpses from different angles (British Museum, London) but in this quill pen drawing he focuses on the single posed figure, capturing the form and textures with great skill and economy.
Updated before 2020
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artist:Antonio Pisanello (di Puccio Pisano) (1395 - 1455) Italian
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title:Study of a Young Man with his Hands tied behind his back
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date created:About 1434 - 1438
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materials:Pen and brown ink over traces of metalpoint on cream paper
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measurements:26.80 x 18.60 cm
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credit line:David Laing Bequest to the Royal Scottish Academy transferred 1910
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accession number:D 722
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Antonio Pisanello (di Puccio Pisano)
Antonio Pisanello (di Puccio Pisano)
Pisanello was one of the most celebrated and multi-talented artists of his day. His paintings ranged from large decorative frescoes (many of which have been destroyed or damaged) to small elegant portraits that combined closely observed natural detail with a strong sense of pattern. He is now best...
