Michelangelo & Sebastiano
Michelangelo & Sebastiano by Matthias Wivel is a significant publication from the National Gallery London, released on May 9, 2017. This book explores the intricate relationship between two pivotal figures of the High Renaissance, Michelangelo Buonarroti and Sebastiano del Piombo. It delves into their professional alliance and personal friendship, highlighting how they influenced each other’s artistic endeavors over more than three decades.
Readers will find a comprehensive examination of their collaborative work, focusing on themes such as death and resurrection, particularly in relation to the life of Christ. The text features a rich array of illustrations and analyses of drawings, paintings, and sculptures, showcasing Sebastiano’s artistry alongside Michelangelo’s profound impact on his approach. This edition, comprising 272 pages, aims to present Sebastiano’s contributions to a broader audience, offering a fresh perspective on his work within the context of Italian painting and biography.
Official synopsis Publisher
The first publication to consider the relationship between these two major artists of the High Renaissance
Through most of Michelangelo’s working life, one of his closest colleagues was the great Venetian painter Sebastiano del Piombo (1485–1541). The two men met in Rome in 1511, shortly after Sebastiano’s arrival from his native city, and while Michelangelo was based in Florence from 1516 to 1534 Sebastiano remained one of his Roman confidants, painting several works after partial designs by him. This landmark publication is about the artists’ extraordinary professional alliance and the friendship that underpinned it. It situates them in the dramatic context of their time, tracing their evolving artistic relationship through more than three decades of creative dialogue.
Matthias Wivel and other leading scholars investigate Michelangelo’s profound influence on Sebastiano and the Venetian artist’s highly original interpretation of his friend’s formal and thematic concerns. The lavishly illustrated text examines their shared preoccupation with the depiction of death and resurrection, primarily in the life of Christ, through a close analysis of drawings, paintings, and sculpture. The book also brings the austerely beautiful work of Sebastiano to a new audience, offering a reappraisal of this less famous but most accomplished artist.
Published by National Gallery Company/Distributed by Yale University Press
Exhibition Schedule:
The National Gallery, London
(03/15/17–06/25/17)
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Michelangelo & Sebastiano” about?
Who is the author of “Michelangelo & Sebastiano”?
When was “Michelangelo & Sebastiano” published?
What is the ISBN for “Michelangelo & Sebastiano”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
