Luca Giordano's drawing of the 'Putto with the Death's Head' is shown to have been inspired by an engraving by Hans Sebald Beham, which represents 'Dead Putto with Four Skulls'. This derivation is further discussed within the framework of the Italian artist's interest in Northern European Renaissance art.
Luca Giordano's drawing of the 'Putto with the Death's Head' is shown to have been inspired by an engraving by Hans Sebald Beham, which represents 'Dead Putto with Four Skulls'. This derivation is further discussed within the framework of the Italian artist's interest in Northern European Renaissance art. (en)