DRAWING THE RENAISSANCE

A new exhibition from the Royal Collection Trust displays Italian illustrations and studies

The Renaissance period is known for its stunning artwork. Examples of paintings, sculpture and architecture spring to mind when we think of this era, but what about drawing? Many Renaissance artists made preparatory sketches or studies before embarking on larger artistic projects. Some even used drawing as a medium in its own right. Now, around 160 works of Renaissance drawing from the Royal Collection Trust are being exhibited at Buckingham Palace, many of which are being displayed to the public for the very first time. The exhibition, called Drawing the Italian Renaissance, brings together significant works by more than 80 artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian, along with other lesser-known Renaissance artists. From the secular to the spiritual to the sublime, an array of subjects are…

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