The Academy of Baccio Bandinelli

Enea Vico, 1533 - 1567

Around 1540, the Florentine sculptor Bandinelli established a small drawing academy in his home, where young artists were taught disegno (the concept of drawn design). In addition to human skeletons, models made of plaster, wax, or terracotta played a major role in drawing instruction. A small torso strongly resembling the modello by Van der Schardt on view here can be seen on the right of the mantelpiece.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-OB-38.316
  • Dimensionsheight 307 mm x width 476 mm
  • Physical characteristicsgravure