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Night
attributed to Battista Franco, c. 1550 - c. 1570
Until recently, this engraving was completely unknown. On the basis of style and technique it can be attributed to the Venetian artist Battista Franco. In his early years Franco made numerous drawings after sculptures by Michelangelo, including his Four Times of the Day in the San Lorenzo Church in Florence. The printmaker added a sleeping boy to Michelangelo’s representation of Night.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-2016-687-2
- Dimensionsheight 147 mm x width 255 mm
- Physical characteristicsgravure