Pathos, Invention and Speed: Luca Cambiaso (1527 - 1585) and his Time

27th October - 11th February 2013

Drawings from the Christ Church collection.

Luca Cambiaso (1527 - 1585)
Four nymphs dancing with tambourines
Pen and light brown wash

Luca Cambiaso was the most inventive and prolific draughtsman in Genoa in the 16th century.

This exhibition with over 30 drawings from the Christ Church collection explored his highly individualistic and passionate draughtsmanship as represented in the Christ Church collection. Included were also drawings by artists who had an influence on Cambiaso, among them Correggio and Perino del Vaga. Additionally, there was a group of free imitations and copies showcasing the master's widespread fame for decades after his death.

Luca Cambiaso (1527 - 1585)
The Conversion of St Paul
Pen with two shades of ink and brown wash, with some touches of white body colour