Selected Masterpieces of Michelangelo

Selected Masterpieces of Michelangelo

He is without doubt the most famous Renaissance painter and one of the world’s best-known artists of all time: Michelangelo Buonarroti. To mark the 550th anniversary of his birth, we have published a selection of the most beautiful and famous sketches in an exclusive special edition that provides an overview of this unique artist’s magnificent œuvre. 

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Selected Masterpieces of Michel Angelo - The most beautiful drawings by the famous renaissance pinter


Selected Masterpieces of Michelangelo offers a collection of 36 facsimile reproductions of the most impressive and significant drawings by this Renaissance genius. In unique quality, these works bear witness to Michelangelo’s extraordinary talent and his unparalleled ability to capture on paper emotion, movement and his artistic vision. 

The renowned art historian and Michelangelo expert Paul Joanides guides you through this volume with well-founded, stimulating commentaries. You will gain insights into Michelangelo’s creative process, his techniques, the artistic challenges he faced and his development through the decades. 

Michelangelo’s drawings not only served as preparation for his celebrated sculptures and frescoes; they also stand as masterpieces in their own right. From early sketches and anatomical studies to his famous presentation drawings, this book shows the full gamut of his ingenious drawing skills. 

A MUST FOR ART LOVERS AND COLLECTORS

Selected Masterpieces of Michelangelo is a tribute to one of the greatest artists of all time. 

Characteristics

Selected Masterpieces of Michelangelo – The most beautiful drawings by the famous renaissance painter  
 

Format49 x 36 cm
Limitation900 copies
BindingLeather with gold embossing
PublisherFaksimile Verlag
Item Number72106

 

Info Data

Selected Masterpieces of Michelangelo – The most beautiful drawings by the famous renaissance painter  
 

Creation Year15th to16th century
Place of OriginItaly
Library

Drawings from:

- Graphische Sammlung der Albertina, Vienna

- Gallerie degli Uffizi, Florence

- British Museum, London

- Teylers Museum, Haarlem

- Casa Buonarroti, Florence

- Musée du Louvre, Paris

- J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

- Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

- Biblioteca Reale, Turin

- Ashmolean Museum, Oxford

Extent36 drawings attached to be removed

 

Fragen und Antworten

Who is the artist celebrated in this special edition?

Michelangelo Buonarroti, the most renowned painter of the Renaissance and one of the most celebrated artists of all time.

What does the special edition Selected Masterpieces of Michelangelo include?

It features 36 facsimile reproductions of Michelangelo’s most impressive and significant drawings.

What distinguishes Michelangelo’s drawings?

They display, in exceptional quality, his remarkable talent for conveying emotion, movement, and artistic vision on paper.

Who provides the scholarly commentary in this edition?

The renowned art historian and Michelangelo expert Paul Joannides.

What types of drawings are included in the collection?

From early sketches and anatomical studies to his famed presentation drawings – the book showcases the full range of his graphic genius.

What role did Michelangelo’s drawings play within his broader body of work?

They were not merely preparatory studies for his sculptures and frescoes, but standalone masterpieces in their own right.

Who would particularly appreciate this special edition?

Art lovers and collectors – it is a heartfelt tribute to one of the greatest artists in history.

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