by rosana petrova aveiro
charcoal
h: 35 w: 27 d: 1 (cms).
This drawing is a faithful yet personal study of the head of the Prophet Ezekiel from Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling fresco (c. 1510), one of the High Renaissance master's most commanding prophetic figures. In profile, the aged prophet turns dynamically as if startled by divine revelation, his intense gaze fixed upward. Michelangelo captured Ezekiel's wisdom and urgency through deep-set eyes beneath a furrowed brow, a flowing beard, prominent ear, and turban-like headdress—elements rendered here with rich tonal contrasts, velvety blacks, and subtle smudging that evoke the sculptural depth and emotional power of the original fresco. Created in 2022 as an homage, this work translates the monumental fresco into intimate monochrome, highlighting Michelangelo's mastery of anatomy, expression, and dramatic lighting while allowing the viewer to appreciate the prophet's timeless intensity up close.
£200 (As exhibited.)
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