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Lelio Orsi

11 works

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Bearded saint in white hooded robe reading a book while grimacing horned demons and a goat head lurk in the shadows.

The Temptation of Saint Anthony

1570s

Nativity scene with the Holy Family in a ruined stable, shepherds and angels above, and a moonlit landscape at right.

The Adoration of the Shepherds

1565

Pen and brown ink sketch of the dead Christ supported by figures, with studies of heads and drapery on blue paper.

Dead Christ Supported by Holy Women and Angels

n.d.

Brown ink drawing of a standing draped woman with upturned face and wheat wreath, with a small head sketch at upper left.

Ceres

16th century

Brown ink and wash drawing of a frieze with draped figures bringing offerings to a flaming altar within stone architecture.

Design for a Frieze with Worshipers Bringing Sacrificial Offerings

about 1555

Pen and brown ink drawing of a rearing horse, a fallen rider, soldiers and angelic figures in clouds above a distant city.

The Conversion of St. Paul

after 1575

Brown and white drawing of Apollo driving a chariot of four rearing horses, with a nude youth below.

Apollo Driving the Chariot of the Sun

1544/45

Brown ink drawing of a dense battle scene with swordsmen, shields, and fallen warriors in a horizontal frieze.

Battle Scene

1531-87

Brown ink and wash drawing of two horses pulling a chariot beside a shielded warrior, with white highlights.

Triumphal Scene

1531-87

Brown wash drawing of an ornamental frieze with scrolling foliage, grotesque figures, and an empty oval cartouche.

Ornamental Frieze

1511-87

Brown wash drawing of a winged angel beside a figure on a stone altar, under a cloudy sky.

Sacrifice of Isaac

n.d.

Browse 11 works by Lelio Orsi from 5 museums, free to download in HD.