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Study of the Hanged Bernardo di Bandino Baroncelli, assassin of Giuliano de Medici
A sketch by Leonardo da Vinci depicting the hanged Bernardo di Bandino Baroncelli, one of the assassins of Giuliano de' Medici. The work shows a realistic and detailed portrayal of the figure, emphasizing the drama and tragedy of the scene.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Leonardo da Vinci
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Date of birth and death
15 April 1452 – 2 May 1519
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Natinality
Italian
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Style
High Renaissance
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Significant works
Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, Virgin of the Rocks, Lady with an Ermine, Vitruvian Man
Information about the work
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Year:
1479
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Execution technique:
ink on paper
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Location:
Musée Bonnat, Bayonne, France
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Theme:
execution, historical portrait, hanged figure, anatomy, tragedy
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The image serves as a historical documentation of the event and reflects Leonardo's interest in human anatomy and the drama of execution, showing details of the physiology and position of the hanged body.
The key to interpreting the work
When analyzing the work, it is important to consider its historical context, its function as an anatomical study, and the symbolism of death and punishment in Renaissance art.See other works by this artist
The proportions of the human figure (The Vitruvian Man)
- Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
- Year: 1492
