Il Sodoma
Leda and the Swan
Fast Facts!
Il Sodoma was born Giovanni Antonio Bazzi in Vercelli, Italy in 1477. He spent most of his life in Siena, and died here as well, on the 14th or 15th of February in 1549.
Il Sodoma's Education
As a Painter
- Rape of the Sabine Women
- Three Fates
- Leda and the Swan
- And many more!
Leda and the Swan
One famous painting of Sodoma is the popular subject of Leda and the Swan. This painting is so Leonardo-esque, that at one point, it actually convinced historians that Il Sodoma was a student of Da Vinci himself. It was only later that they figured out his true schooling.
The Concept
This painting has many portrayals by many different artists, the earlier depictions showing the actual rape, while the later ones did not.
Creation + Modern Effect
Significance
Bibliography
18 Nov. 2013.
Il Sodoma (Giovanni Antonio Bazzi), follower of, Italian Leda and the Swan c. 1512-17 North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, NC ARTstor AKRESS_10310356748 http://library.artstor.org/library/secure/ViewImages? id=8DtZYyMmJloyLyw7eDt5RXol