The Prophet Amos

Baccio Baldini

Created:
Movement:
c. 1470
Renaissance
key Notes:
Engraving technique; Religious iconography
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Dimensions:
Plate: 14.1 × 10.6 cm (5 9/16 × 4 3/16 in.); Sheet: 14.2 × 10.8 cm (5 5/8 × 4 5/16 in.)
medium:
Engraving in gray-black on paper
Difficulty:
Expert
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The Prophet Amos by Baccio Baldini

The Prophet Amos, created circa 1470 by Baccio Baldini, is an engraving rendered in gray-black on paper. This work exemplifies the early Italian Renaissance's exploration of religious themes through the medium of printmaking. Baldini, an Italian engraver active in Florence, is known for his collaboration with the goldsmith and engraver Antonio Pollaiuolo, which significantly influenced his technique and style. The engraving reflects the period's growing interest in detailed and expressive representations of biblical figures. Baldini's work contributed to the dissemination of religious imagery, making art more accessible to a broader audience beyond the confines of painted altarpieces. His engravings are considered important for their role in the development of printmaking as a significant artistic medium during the Renaissance.

Description of the work:

"The Prophet Amos" by Baccio Baldini, created circa 1470, is an engraving in gray-black on paper that exemplifies the intricate line work characteristic of early Italian Renaissance printmaking. The artwork depicts the biblical figure Amos, rendered with detailed attention to form and expression, reflecting the period's interest in religious subjects and the burgeoning technique of engraving.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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The Prophet Amos