Set of two lithographic prints comprising:
lithographic print of drawing by Michelangelo entitled The Risen Christ, originally drawn c.1532
First recorded in The Royal Collection c.1810.Black chalk. One of the most magnificent of Michelangelo’s designs; he completed more than a dozen drawings of the Resurrection, some possibly intended as preparatory works. However much care has been taken with this work, and such highly finished drawings were a specialty of Michelangelo, as seen in his presentation drawings created as gifts for his closest friends.
Print size inches: 6 x 9.8 together with lithographic print of drawing by Michelangelo entitled Man Nude, with Proportions indicated, originally drawn c.1515-20
Acquired by George III, King of the United Kingdom (1738-1820), by c.1810.Two tones of red chalk. With only two exceptions, the drawings by Michelangelo in the Royal Library were first recorded in the collection of George III. This is one of Michelangelo's most majestic studies of a nude, possibly intended for teaching purposes having the proportions of various parts of the body indicated. Throughout his life the artist was drawn to the investigation of musculature and form, as reflected in this drawing. Of his few pupils, Sebastiano del Piombo (c.1485-1547) was probably the most adept and it was possibly drawn for Sebastiano as a teaching aid.
Print size inches: 6.2 x 9.8