Arundel Society watercolour, Copy after the painting St Helena Finds the True Cross, by Piero della Francesca in San Francesco, Arezzo
Watercolour
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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Watercolour painting comprising two scenes separated by a series of fluted columns surmounted with Corinthian capitals. On the left, the scene takes place outside and depicts a group of people gathered behind a woman wearing a blue dress (the Queen of Sheba). The woman kneels and prays before a beam of wood (The True Cross). On the right, the scene takes place within a temple-like structure. The Queen of Sheba, wearing a white dress, bows before a bearded man (King Solomon) and his courtiers.
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Materials and techniques | watercolour |
Brief description | Watercolour, copy after Procession of the Queen of Sheba and Meeting between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon, Piero della Francesca in San Francesco Church (Arezzo), Cesare Mariannecci, Arundel Society watercolour |
Physical description | Watercolour painting comprising two scenes separated by a series of fluted columns surmounted with Corinthian capitals. On the left, the scene takes place outside and depicts a group of people gathered behind a woman wearing a blue dress (the Queen of Sheba). The woman kneels and prays before a beam of wood (The True Cross). On the right, the scene takes place within a temple-like structure. The Queen of Sheba, wearing a white dress, bows before a bearded man (King Solomon) and his courtiers. |
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Marks and inscriptions | On reverse:C. Mariannecci after Piero della Francesca in San Francesco: 'St Helena Finds the True Cross', & 'Solomon receiving the Queen of Sheba' Not in A. (S, Francesco, Arezzo). 12 x 25 3/4. NG.203. |
Object history | Transfered in 1995 from the National Gallery of London. Watercolour copy made for the Arundel Society. |
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Accession number | E.99-1995 |
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Record created | March 24, 2009 |
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