Sketches of the Virgin and Child and studies for the altarpiece in S. Sigismondo, Cremona
Drawing
16th century (drawn)
16th century (drawn)
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Drawing in pen and ink, squared in black chalk and pricked; in red chalk on the back. Sketches (3 on 1 sheet) of the Virgin and Child, seated on clouds, with putti; studies for the altarpiece in S. Sigismondo, Cremona. On the back, sketches of hands playing on a lute and a summary outline of a bearded and robed male figure.
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Title | Sketches of the Virgin and Child and studies for the altarpiece in S. Sigismondo, Cremona (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Pen and ink drawing on paper, squared in black chalk. |
Brief description | Drawing in pen and ink, squared in black chalk and pricked; in red chalk on the back. Sketches (3 on 1 sheet) of the Virgin and Child; studies for the altarpiece in S. Sigismondo, Cremona. On the back, sketches of hands playing on a lute and a male figure. Giulio Campi (ca. 1508-1573), Cremona. |
Physical description | Drawing in pen and ink, squared in black chalk and pricked; in red chalk on the back. Sketches (3 on 1 sheet) of the Virgin and Child, seated on clouds, with putti; studies for the altarpiece in S. Sigismondo, Cremona. On the back, sketches of hands playing on a lute and a summary outline of a bearded and robed male figure. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'Pordenone' (Inscribed in ink in an old hand) |
Credit line | Bernard H. Webb Bequest. |
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Accession number | E.4017-1919 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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