Caption

Venus, Carlo Cignani (1628–1719), draughtsman; Giorgio Bonola (1657–1700); Bonola Codex; 1662–1665; Rome; drawing; subject: Venus (mythology), female nude; dimensions: height 28.9 cm, width 43.8 cm.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A39_410

License type

Rights managed

Available size

51.8Mb (9.0Mb) / 12.3in x 16.3in / 3701 x 4893 (300dpi)

Keywords

Venus Carlo Cignani 1628–1719 draughtsman Giorgio Bonola 1657–1700 Bonola Codex 1662–1665 Rome drawing subject mythology female nude dimensions height 28.9 cm width 43.8 cm vertical scene textured light gray-beige background partially draped male figure left robed female figure right rendered brown ink highlighted white faces slightly tilted head visible musculature wearing cloth lower body female figure stands draped garment round halo- shape head hand near chest holding fabric them group winged figures flowing drapery occupy upper area sketched brown white highlights creating canopy- soft brown washes shading figures subtle red grid lines visible right side colors beige gray touches red.