Il Sodoma
1477–1549 · Italian · 30 artworks
High RenaissanceSfumatoElegant Figure DrawingHarmonious Color PalettesEmotional ExpressivenessClassical Composition
artist bio
Il Sodoma, also known as Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, was an Italian High Renaissance painter whose work bridged the styles of Leonardo da Vinci and the Sienese school. He is celebrated for his graceful figures, harmonious compositions, and vibrant use of color, contributing significantly to the artistic landscape of Siena and beyond.
what you'll learn
Studying Il Sodoma's work allows students to understand the transition from the Early to High Renaissance, focusing on the integration of classical ideals with a developing personal style. Students can learn about composition, color theory, and the depiction of human emotion within a religious context.
related: Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo
30 artworks
Life of St Benedict, Scene 13. Benedict Frees a Monk
1508
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St George and the Dragon
1518
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Deposition from the Cross
1513
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The Confirmation of the Olivetan Order by the Bishop of Arezzo
1504
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The Road to Calvary
1510
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Life of St Benedict, Scene 5. The Devil Destroys the Little Bell
1508
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The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine
1540
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Ecce Homo
1510
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Man of Sorrow
1508
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Flagellation of Christ
1510
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Cupid in a Landscape
1510
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Holy Family with Young Saint John
1527
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Life of St Benedict, Scene 3. Benedict Repairs a Broken Colander Through Prayer
1508
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Life of St Benedict, Scene 33. Benedict Gives Posthumous Absolution to Two Nuns
1508
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Leda and the Swan (Copy Of Leonardo Da Vinci)
1515
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The Marriage of Alexander and Roxanne
1517
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Life of St Benedict, Scene 7. Benedict Instructs the Peasants
1508
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Allegory of Celestial Love
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Life of St Benedict, Scene 4.The Monk Romanus Dresses Benedict (detail)
1508
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Benedict Presents the Olivetan Monks with His Rule
1508
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Life of St Benedict, Scene 15. Benedict Fishes the Pieces of a Broken Ax (detail)
1508
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Life of St Benedict, Scene 11. Benedict Founds Twelve Monasteries
1508
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The Death of Lucretia
1513
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St Sebastian
1525
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Life of St Benedict, Scene 31. Benedict Feeds the Monk
1508
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Life of St Benedict, Scene 12. Benedict Receives Maurus and Placidus
1508
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PietÃ
1533
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Life of St Benedict, Scene 1. Benedict Leaves His Parent's House
1508
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The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple
1518
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Life of St Benedict, Scene 8. Benedict is Tempted (detail)
1508
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