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Taddeo Returns to Rome Escorted by Drawing and Spirit toward the Three Graces

Federico Zuccariabout 1595

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

"Taddeo [Zuccaro], at length, restored to health and once more in Rome, resumed his usual studies," noted his contemporary, biographer and artist Giorgio Vasari. Here the young artist enters Rome through one of the city's gates. He stands on the threshold of the gate, holding the hands of figures representing Drawing and Spirit. The Three Graces stand nearby, waiting for them to enter.

As in other drawings from this series, Federico Zuccaro included a detailed and accurate view of Rome from the city gate. The steps of the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo are just visible between Taddeo's legs, and the Arch of Marcus Aurelius, the Colonna Antonini, and the Campidoglio fill the background.

Details

  • Title: Taddeo Returns to Rome Escorted by Drawing and Spirit toward the Three Graces
  • Creator: Federico Zuccaro
  • Date Created: about 1595
  • Physical Dimensions: 42.6 × 18 cm (16 3/4 × 7 1/16 in.)
  • Type: Drawing
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush with brown wash, over black chalk and touches of red chalk
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 99.GA.6.16
  • Culture: Italian
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
  • Creator Display Name: Federico Zuccaro (Italian, about 1541 - 1609)
  • Classification: Drawings (Visual Works)

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