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          Daniele da Volterra Most Popular Paintings

          The 18 artworks by Daniele da Volterra our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

          Edition 2026 · 18 artworks Each artwork painted to order
          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Daniele da Volterra · 1509 – 1566

          David and Goliath (Recto), Daniele da Volterra

          1550 · The Louvre, Paris · original 133 x 172 cm

          Daniele da Volterra (1509-1566) was a prominent Italian painter and sculptor associated with the Mannerist movement. He is best known for his work alongside Michelangelo, including controversial alterations to *The Last Judgment* in the Sistine Chape

          View the most popular artwork of Daniele da Volterra ranked #1: David and Goliath (Recto)
          Art Movement
          Mannerism
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 1 of 18 artworks by Daniele da Volterra
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          Daniele da Volterra: Portrait of a Young Man

          1540 · Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

          Admire Daniele da Volterra's 'Portrait of a Young Man,' a Renaissance masterpiece showcasing a noble subject and masterful technique. Explore the details of this captivating oil painting.

          View the most popular artwork of Daniele da Volterra ranked #2: Portrait of a Young Man
          Art Movement
          Renaissance Portraiture
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 2 of 18 artworks by Daniele da Volterra
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          The Massacre of the Innocents

          1557 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 51 x 42 cm

          Explore Daniele da Volterra's haunting depiction of 'The Massacre of the Innocents,' a dramatic Renaissance masterpiece capturing the horror of Herod’s decree and Michelangelo’s influence.

          View the most popular artwork of Daniele da Volterra ranked #3: The Massacre of the Innocents
          Art Movement
          Baroque Drama
          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          David and Goliath (Verso) by Daniele da Volterra, 1550

          1550 · The Louvre, Paris · original 133 x 172 cm

          Born in Volterra around 1509, Daniele Ricciarelli honed his skills under Sienese masters before gravitating towards Rome and forging an enduring connection with Michelangelo. He skillfully navigated patronage demands while championing artistic experimentation—a hallmark of his legacy.

          View the most popular artwork of Daniele da Volterra ranked #4: David and Goliath (Verso)
          Art Movement
          Late Renaissance Mannerism
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 4 of 18 artworks by Daniele da Volterra
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          Portrait of a Nobleman by Daniele da Volterra, 1555

          1555 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 101 x 64 cm

          A sophisticated Renaissance portrait of a nobleman by Daniele da Volterra captures an aura of elegance through its detailed attire and symbolic staff, inviting you to bring this piece of history into your collection.

          View the most popular artwork of Daniele da Volterra ranked #5: Portrait of a Nobleman
          Art Movement
          Mannerism
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 5 of 18 artworks by Daniele da Volterra
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          Bust of Michelangelo

          Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence

          Experience Daniele da Volterra's masterful bronze bust of Michelangelo, capturing Renaissance genius with rich patina; discover this timeless piece today.

          View the most popular artwork of Daniele da Volterra ranked #6: Bust of Michelangelo
          Art Movement
          Renaissance
          Color Palette
          Dark
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          The Assumption of the Virgin

          1555 · Santissima Trinità dei Monti, Rome
          View the most popular artwork of Daniele da Volterra ranked #7: The Assumption of the Virgin
          Art Movement
          Late Renaissance Mannerism
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 7 of 18 artworks by Daniele da Volterra
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          Bust of Michelangelo – Daniele da Volterra

          Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, Florence

          Admire Daniele da Volterra's stunning bronze bust of Michelangelo – a masterful Renaissance portrait capturing the sculptor’s likeness and reflecting artistic legacy.

          View the most popular artwork of Daniele da Volterra ranked #8: Bust of Michelangelo
          Art Movement
          Mannerist Portraiture
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
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          Bust of Michelangelo by Daniele da Volterra, 1564

          1564 · The Louvre, Paris

          Discover Daniele da Volterra's iconic bronze bust of Michelangelo – a masterful study capturing the Renaissance sculptor’s likeness, reflecting artistic legacy & innovation.

          View the most popular artwork of Daniele da Volterra ranked #9: Bust of Michelangelo
          Art Movement
          Mannerist
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
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          Johannes der Täufer, Daniele da Volterra

          1550 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 191.5 x 129.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of Daniele da Volterra ranked #10: Johannes der Täufer
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 10 of 18 artworks by Daniele da Volterra
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          Madonna with Child, Sts Giovannino and Barbara by Daniele da Volterra, 1548

          1548
          View the most popular artwork of Daniele da Volterra ranked #11: Madonna with Child, Sts Giovannino and Barbara
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 11 of 18 artworks by Daniele da Volterra
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          Massacre of the Innocents, Daniele da Volterra

          1555 · Santissima Trinità dei Monti, Rome

          Explore Daniele da Volterra’s "Massacre of the Innocents" – a powerful 1555 fresco masterpiece! Witness Mannerist drama & classical beauty in Rome's Trinità dei Monti.

          View the most popular artwork of Daniele da Volterra ranked #12: Massacre of the Innocents
          Art Movement
          Mannerism
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 12 of 18 artworks by Daniele da Volterra
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          Elijah in the Desert (1547) by Daniele da Volterra

          1547
          View the most popular artwork of Daniele da Volterra ranked #13: Elijah in the Desert
          Color Palette
          Dark
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 13 of 18 artworks by Daniele da Volterra
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          The Presentation of the Virgin (1555)

          1555 · Santissima Trinità dei Monti, Rome
          View the most popular artwork of Daniele da Volterra ranked #14: The Presentation of the Virgin
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 14 of 18 artworks by Daniele da Volterra
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          David and Goliath, Daniele da Volterra

          1552 · original 133.0 x 172.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of Daniele da Volterra ranked #15: David and Goliath
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 15 of 18 artworks by Daniele da Volterra
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          Portrait of a Young Man, 1554, Daniele da Volterra

          1554 · original 55 x 41 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Daniele da Volterra ranked #16: Portrait of a Young Man
          Art Movement
          Renaissance
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 16 of 18 artworks by Daniele da Volterra
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          Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564) by Daniele da Volterra

          1545 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 88 x 64 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Daniele da Volterra ranked #17: Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564)
          Color Palette
          Monochrome
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 17 of 18 artworks by Daniele da Volterra
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          David and Goliath – Daniele da Volterra

          original 149.0 x 96.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of Daniele da Volterra ranked #18: David and Goliath
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 18 of 18 artworks by Daniele da Volterra
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          The artist

          Daniele da Volterra

          1509 – 1566

          Portrait of Daniele da Volterra
          Quick facts
          • Topics exploredrenaissance, renaissance art, italy, bust, michelangelo
          • Art periodRenaissance
          • Born1509, Volterra, Italy
          • Emotional tonereflective
          • Copyright statusPublic domain
          • Works on APS18
          • Creative periodsmature period
          • Top 3 worksDavid and Goliath (Recto), Portrait of a Young Man, The Massacre of the Innocents
          Biography

          Daniele da Volterra: The Sculptor of Secrets and Shifting Forms

          Daniele Ricciarelli, born in the ancient Etruscan town of Volterra around 1509, ultimately became known as Daniele da Volterra – a name inextricably linked to both artistic brilliance and controversy. His life unfolded against the backdrop of Renaissance Italy, a period of fervent creativity and shifting religious sensibilities. Initially apprenticed to Sienese masters like Il Sodoma and Baldassare Peruzzi, Daniele’s trajectory shifted dramatically when he journeyed to Rome, where he found himself drawn into the orbit of Michelangelo – a relationship that would profoundly shape his artistic development and ultimately define his legacy. More than just a painter or sculptor, Daniele was a master of adaptation, a skilled craftsman who skillfully navigated the demands of powerful patrons while simultaneously challenging established norms within the art world.

          Daniele’s early years were marked by a restless pursuit of knowledge and experience. He honed his skills under Perino del Vaga, contributing to lavish frescoes in prestigious Roman palaces. However, it was his association with Michelangelo that proved transformative. The sheer force of Michelangelo's genius ignited within Daniele a desire to emulate and surpass his mentor. This ambition manifested itself not only through diligent study but also through a willingness to engage directly with Michelangelo’s designs – a practice that would later generate considerable debate and ultimately earn him the unflattering moniker “Il Braghettone,” or “the breeches maker.”

          The Shadow of the Last Judgment

          Daniele's most infamous contribution to art history lies within the Sistine Chapel’s *Last Judgment*. Commissioned by Pope Paul III in 1565, shortly after the Council of Trent condemned nudity in religious art, Daniele was tasked with concealing the exposed bodies of Christ and his disciples. Rather than simply covering them with drapery – a common practice at the time – Daniele employed a remarkably audacious strategy: he meticulously draped voluminous garments and leafy fig-leaves over the genitals and backsides of the figures. This intervention, while intended to appease the conservative sensibilities of the Church, ultimately resulted in a deeply unsettling effect, transforming the fresco into a bizarre and disconcerting spectacle.

          The controversy surrounding Daniele’s work extended beyond mere aesthetic concerns. He was accused of deliberately altering Michelangelo's original designs, a charge that fueled accusations of heresy and sacrilege. The incident cemented his reputation as a controversial figure – an artist willing to bend the rules in pursuit of patronage and recognition. It is believed that Daniele’s actions were not entirely motivated by artistic considerations; he may have been attempting to subtly critique the rigid moral constraints imposed by the Council of Trent, albeit through a highly unconventional means.

          Sculpting Shadows: Beyond the Fresco

          While his work on *The Last Judgment* remains Daniele’s most widely discussed contribution, it represents only a fraction of his artistic output. He was equally adept as a sculptor, producing works that showcased both technical skill and a keen understanding of human anatomy. His sculpture of Cleopatra, housed in the Belvedere at Vienna, is a testament to his ability to capture elegance and power – a remarkable feat considering its relatively late creation (circa 1540-1545). The piece demonstrates a masterful command of marble, capturing the queen’s regal bearing with subtle details and a sense of restrained sensuality.

          Daniele's sculptural endeavors extended beyond single figures. He was commissioned to create a monumental bronze equestrian statue for Henry II of France, a project that ultimately fell short of completion. Despite his meticulous work on the horse itself – which later served as the basis for Louis XIII’s statue at Place Royale – the entire commission was dismantled during the French Revolution, erasing much of Daniele's ambition from history.

          A Legacy of Innovation and Controversy

          Daniele da Volterra’s career is a complex tapestry woven with threads of artistic brilliance, political maneuvering, and profound controversy. He was a product of his time – an artist operating within the constraints of religious dogma while simultaneously striving to assert his own creative vision. His willingness to challenge established norms, coupled with his technical skill and sensitivity to human form, cemented his place as a significant figure in the Mannerist movement. Despite the controversies that surrounded him, Daniele’s work continues to fascinate and provoke debate, offering a unique window into the artistic and religious landscape of 16th-century Italy.

          His pupils included painter Michele Alberti. Sybil (c. 1540–1545); Hermitage Museum, Saint petersburgdescent from the cross (c. 1545), before its 2004 restoration; trinità dei monti, romedescent from the cross (detail, before restoration)descent from the cross (detail, after restoration)

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          By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026
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