The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael
22 April 2027
11:00am-12:00pm
New Douce Room, Ashmolean Museum Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
Event status:
Applications being accepted
Dates:
22 April 2027
Study Format:
In-person day/weekend
Fees:
£25.00
Leonardo invented new drawing techniques which not only revolutionalised artistic practice and working methods, but also transformed the status of drawing itself. Through a careful selection of drawings by Leonardo and Raphael treasured in the Ashmolean Museum, this guided viewing examines the innovations introduced by Leonardo and the extent to which Raphael was inspired by the older artist and developed his own style. Although Raphael was not part of Leonardo’s workshop, the latter allowed the younger artist to see and copy his drawings, which contributed to a radical change in Raphael’s drawing techniques and ways of creating compositions.
We will start by discussing some of Leonardo’s drawings and analyse key copies made by Raphael. Then we will proceed to an examination of the Raphael’s drawings chronologically. Particular attention will be given to the contrast between traditional and new drawing tools, materials, techniques and working methods, including their uses of the style, metalpoint, red and black chalks, and pen and ink. We will also consider the different functions of these drawings and their relationships with (or lack of) their paintings and writings.
Please note:
- This event will close to enrolments at 23:59 on 19 April.
- Spaces are limited to 12 so early booking is advised.
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Programme details
10.50am
Registration (in front of the Ashmolean)
11am
Guided tour starts
12pm
End of tour
Recommended reading
Bambach, C., Leonardo da Vinci. Master Draftsman (Metropolitan Museum, 2003)
Chapman, H., Henry, T., Plazzotta, C., Raphael. From Urbino to Rome (National Gallery, London, 2004)
Jones, R. and Penny, N., Raphael, Yale University Press (1983)
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Dr Juliana Barone
Juliana Barone is a Leonardo da Vinci specialist. She was awarded her Doctorate at Trinity College, Oxford University, had a Junior Research Fellowship at St John’s College, Oxford University, and is both Research Fellow at the Warburg Institute and Honorary Research Fellow at Birkbeck College, University of London. She has published extensively on Renaissance art and theory, and in particular on Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings, paintings and notebooks. She has taught at Oxford University, Birkbeck College, and the Biblioteca Leonardiana (Vinci). She has also curated exhibitions in London, Milan and Florence.
Fees
| Description | Costs |
|---|---|
| Event fee | £25.00 |
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