4635 Francesco Bartolozzi (1728–1815), after Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564) – Prometheus Chained / Prometeo incatenato – Crayon-Manner Etching in Red Ink (1795)

The image is based on a design by Michelangelo Buonarroti, whose anatomical mastery and heroic figuration shaped the visual language of the Renaissance. The engraving was executed by Francesco Bartolozzi, one of the most celebrated Italian printmakers of the 18th century, known for his refined stipple and crayon-manner techniques. This work exemplifies the Neoclassical revival of classical mythology and the enduring influence of Michelangelo’s draftsmanship.

Francesco Bartolozzi (1728–1815) was an Italian engraver who worked extensively in London and Lisbon. He was appointed Engraver to the King and was instrumental in popularizing the crayon-manner technique in England.

Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564) was a towering figure of the Italian Renaissance, revered for his sculpture, painting, and architectural achievements, including the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the David.

Artist or Maker:

Francesco Bartolozzi (after Michelangelo Buonarroti)

Dimensions:

38 cm x 49 cm

Medium:

Crayon-Manner Etching in Red Ink

Date:

1795

Condition Report:

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