Tag Archives: Hagar and Ishmael

Federico Barocci, Mary with the Christ Child

Posted on 13/01/2019 by ronald972

We revisit an artwork , today, to add clarification. #Barocci (1533-1612) was an Italian painter and print maker. He was highly respected and influential in the Renaissance art world of the time. His work certainly influenced many artists who came … Continue reading →

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Monochrome

Posted on 20/05/2018 by ronald972

Monochrome means ‘one colour’, so art created in monochrome uses only one colour. Most would think that using one colour would restrict the freedom of the artist but might it not also focus the intent of the artist and thereby … Continue reading →

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Federico Barocci ‘Hagar and Ishmael’

Posted on 04/03/2017 by ronald972

Today we look at a drawing, acquired recently, which is after #FedericoBarocci.  Barocci (1535-1612) was an Italian master.  He was born Federico Fiori in Urbino, Italy.  He was nicknamed Il Baroccio, which is the term for a two-wheel cart drawn by oxen. … Continue reading →

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