Accession Number
55033
Medium
Red chalk on ivory laid paper, laid down on gray wove paper
Dimensions
56.2 × 31.9 cm (22 3/16 × 12 9/16 in.)
Classification
chalk
Credit Line
The Charles Deering Collection
Background & Context
Background Story
This red chalk drawing of Moses on ivory laid paper is a work after Michelangelo, likely created in the 18th century as a study of the great Renaissance master's sculpture of Moses. The drawing captures the powerful figure of Moses as conceived by Michelangelo, the red chalk medium allowing for the modeling of the figure's muscular form and the rendering of the folds of drapery.
Cultural Impact
Studies after Michelangelo were a fundamental part of artistic training for centuries, demonstrating the enduring influence of the Renaissance master.
Why It Matters
This red chalk study after Michelangelo's Moses captures the power of the original sculpture through the sensitive handling of the medium.
