1540 42–1609 Collection

"1540-1609: A Time of Plague, Artistry, and Divine Inspiration" During the years 1540 to 1609, a period marked by turmoil and artistic brilliance

1540 42–1609 Collection: Plague Flies Exodus 8 21 1540-1609 Pen brown ink

Plague Flies Exodus 8 21 1540-1609 Pen brown ink
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1540 42–1609 Collection: Drawings Prints, Drawing, Bust-length, Portrait, Torquato Tasso, Artist, Former attribution

Drawings Prints, Drawing, Bust-length, Portrait, Torquato Tasso, Artist, Former attribution
Drawings and Prints, Drawing, Bust-length Portrait of Torquato Tasso, Artist, Former attribution:, Attributed to, Anonymous, French, 17th century, Federico Zuccaro (Zuccari), Italian

1540 42–1609 Collection: Coronation Virgin St Lawrence Paul Peter Sixtus

Coronation Virgin St Lawrence Paul Peter Sixtus
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1540 42–1609 Collection: Standing Angel two Cherubs ca 1566 Pen brown ink

Standing Angel two Cherubs ca 1566 Pen brown ink
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1540 42–1609 Collection: Design Cartouche Religious Subject Central Compartment

Design Cartouche Religious Subject Central Compartment
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1540 42–1609 Collection: Decorative Group 16th century Pen brown ink paper

Decorative Group 16th century Pen brown ink paper
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1540 42–1609 Collection: Half-Length Study Man Standing Frontal View Leaning

Half-Length Study Man Standing Frontal View Leaning
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1540 42–1609 Collection: Drawing Roman Emperor Receiving Petition n. d

Drawing Roman Emperor Receiving Petition n. d
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1540 42–1609 Collection: Wedding Feast Cana Paolo Veronese 1540-1609

Wedding Feast Cana Paolo Veronese 1540-1609
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1540 42–1609 Collection: Saint Michael Giovanni Gualberto Andrea del Sarto

Saint Michael Giovanni Gualberto Andrea del Sarto
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1540 42–1609 Collection: Saint John Baptist Bernardo degli Uberti Andrea del Sarto

Saint John Baptist Bernardo degli Uberti Andrea del Sarto
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1540 42–1609 Collection: Design Quarantore Decoration 1540-1609 Pen

Design Quarantore Decoration 1540-1609 Pen
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1540 42–1609 Collection: Study Allegory Spring 1579 Pen brown ink red chalk

Study Allegory Spring 1579 Pen brown ink red chalk
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1540 42–1609 Collection: Virgin Child Saint Joseph Attendant Angels Group

Virgin Child Saint Joseph Attendant Angels Group
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1540 42–1609 Collection: Ecce Homo 1540 / 41-1609 Pen brown ink brush

Ecce Homo 1540 / 41-1609 Pen brown ink brush
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1540 42–1609 Collection: Vision Saint Eustace 1542-1609 Point brush

Vision Saint Eustace 1542-1609 Point brush
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1540 42–1609 Collection: Drawing Memorial Tablet Two Winged Children Holding

Drawing Memorial Tablet Two Winged Children Holding
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"1540-1609: A Time of Plague, Artistry, and Divine Inspiration" During the years 1540 to 1609, a period marked by turmoil and artistic brilliance, various significant events unfolded. The devastating plague flies in Exodus 8:21 left an indelible mark on society's collective memory during this time. Artists captured the essence of these turbulent times through their drawings and prints. One such artist was known for his bust-length portraits rendered in pen brown ink. Torquato Tasso's former attribution as an artist adds intrigue to his works from this era. His scenes depicting the Last Judgment were meticulously studied for fresco decoration segments. Religious subjects played a central role in art during this period. The coronation of the Virgin, St. Lawrence, Paul, Peter, Sixtus - all found their place within intricate designs featuring cartouches and other decorative elements drawn with pen brown ink on paper. Intriguingly detailed drawings emerged showcasing Christ preaching with fervor during the 16th century. These pieces were created using both pen brown ink and brush techniques that brought life to every stroke. Another captivating study portrayed a half-length man standing frontal view while leaning forward – a testament to the human form's exploration through art at that time. The drawing of a Roman Emperor receiving petition remains undated but serves as evidence of historical documentation prevalent throughout this era. Divine apparitions also inspired artists' pens during these tumultuous years; depictions capturing visions like the Virgin Child appearing before Saint Peter Damasus or Lawrence became popular themes explored by many talented individuals. Amongst all these remarkable creations stands out Paolo Veronese's "Wedding Feast at Cana, " completed between 1540-1609. This masterpiece showcases Veronese's unparalleled skill in capturing grandeur and celebration through his use of color and composition.