Study of a Fallen Soldier (possibly the Conversion of Saul) (recto); A Draped Female Figure (possibly an Amazon) and Architectural Studies (verso) (c. 1525): Art, History and Details

Study of a Fallen Soldier (possibly the Conversion of Saul) (recto); A Draped Female Figure (possibly an Amazon) and Architectural Studies (verso) (c. 1525) is in the Cleveland Museum of Art collection. The museum's creator attribution is Correggio (Italian, 1489?-1534).

The work and its context

The museum's open-access catalogue describes the work:

In this chalk study of a lone, fallen soldier, the brown ink inscription at the bottom of the sheet indicates that at one time it was believed to be by Raphael. However, it is now attributed to Correggio based on the sensuous drawing style that focuses attention on some details, like the soldier’s leg and foot, while other contours are barely sketched and shaded. The back, or verso, of the sheet presents quick sketches of classical-style architecture and a woman with a quiver of arrows on her back; she may be an Amazon, one of a race of warrior women skilled in archery, or Diana, goddess of the hunt.

Object facts

• Title: Study of a Fallen Soldier (possibly the Conversion of Saul) (recto); A Draped Female Figure (possibly an Amazon) and Architectural Studies (verso)
• Date: c. 1525
• Creator attribution: Correggio (Italian, 1489?-1534)
• Culture: Northern Italy, Emilia, first half 16th Century
• Type: Drawing
• Technique: red chalk
• Dimensions: Sheet: 17.5 x 27.3 cm (6 7/8 x 10 3/4 in.)
• Collection: DR - Italian
• Department: Drawings
• Accession number: 2001.97

Collection credit

John L. Severance Fund

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