Crucifixion: 18th Century Etching by Conrad Metz after Daniele da Volterra
"Crucifixion" is an etching and aquatint, printed in brown ink by Conrad M. Metz after a painting by Daniele da Volterra. It was published in London in 1789 in 'Imitations Of Ancient And Modern Drawings Engraved And Published By C. M. Metz', also know as ' Imitations of ancient and Modern Drawings, from the Restoration of the Arts in Italy to the Present Time. Together with a Chronological Account of the Artists, and Strictures on their Works, in English and French. By C. M. Metz'.
Creator: Conrad Metz
Creation Year: 1789
Dimensions: Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
Width: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)
Medium: Etching, Aquatint
Condition: See description below.
"Crucifixion" is an etching and aquatint, printed in brown ink by Conrad M. Metz after a painting by Daniele da Volterra. It was published in London in 1789 in 'Imitations Of Ancient And Modern Drawings Engraved And Published By C. M. Metz', also know as ' Imitations of ancient and Modern Drawings, from the Restoration of the Arts in Italy to the Present Time. Together with a Chronological Account of the Artists, and Strictures on their Works, in English and French. By C. M. Metz'.
Creator: Conrad Metz
Creation Year: 1789
Dimensions: Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
Width: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)
Medium: Etching, Aquatint
Condition: See description below.
"Crucifixion" is an etching and aquatint, printed in brown ink by Conrad M. Metz after a painting by Daniele da Volterra. It was published in London in 1789 in 'Imitations Of Ancient And Modern Drawings Engraved And Published By C. M. Metz', also know as ' Imitations of ancient and Modern Drawings, from the Restoration of the Arts in Italy to the Present Time. Together with a Chronological Account of the Artists, and Strictures on their Works, in English and French. By C. M. Metz'.
Creator: Conrad Metz
Creation Year: 1789
Dimensions: Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
Width: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)
Medium: Etching, Aquatint
Condition: See description below.
The sheet measures 17" high and 11.75" wide. It is in very good condition.
Daniele Ricciarelli (c. 1509-1566), also known as Daniele da Volterra, was an Italian Mannerist painter and sculptor during the Renaissance period, and an associate of Michelangelo. He was born in Volterra, Italy, and began his artistic training under the guidance of the painter Baldassare Peruzzi in Rome. Ricciarelli became known for his skill in painting frescoes and was commissioned to create works in various churches and palaces throughout Italy. One of his most famous works is the fresco cycle in the Cappella Orsini in the church of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini in Rome. In addition to his work as a painter, Ricciarelli was also a talented sculptor. He created several sculptures for the tomb of Pope Julius II in the San Pietro in Vincoli church in Rome, including the famous statue of Moses with horns on his head, which caused controversy at the time. Later in his career, Ricciarelli became known for his skill in creating erotic art, which was a departure from his earlier religious works.
After Michelangelo's death, Daniele was commissioned by Pope Paul III to paint over the nude figures in Michelangelo's "Last Judgment" fresco in the Sistine Chapel with loincloths, earning him the nickname "Il Braghettone" (the breeches maker). Despite this controversial work, Ricciarelli continued to receive commissions and was highly regarded in his lifetime. He died in Rome in 1566 at the age of 57.
Conrad Martin Metz (1749-1827) was a German artist and publisher. He studied in London at the Royal Academy Schools as well as with the engraver Francesco Bartolozzi. Metz engraved many religious subjects after the old masters in publications such as Imitations of Drawings by Parmegiano. In 1801 he went to Rome, where he undertook his most ambitious project, which was a huge engraving combining fifteen plates from Michelangelo’s Last Judgement in the Sistine Chapel.
This print is in the collection of the Royal Academy in London and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
