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Study of a Torso
Perino del Vaga, c. 1534
According to old sources, Perino del Vaga often copied the work of Michelangelo (1475-1564) but used the soft drawing style of his teacher, Raphael (1483-1520). This is clear to see here: the elegantly drawn torso is based on Michelangelo’s famous statue of David. The arm and hand resemble those of Adam in the Creation of Adam on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome.
- Artwork typedrawing
- Object numberRP-T-1948-525
- Dimensionsheight 235 mm x width 188 mm
- Physical characteristicsrood krijt