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Abraham wrestling with the Angel

Drawing
1600
Artist/Maker
Schiavone, Andrea (made)
Place of origin
Bologna

Drawing of Abraham wrestling with the Angel.


Object details

Categories
Drawings
Christianity
Object type
Drawing
TitleAbraham wrestling with the Angel
Materials and techniques
Red chalk, pen and wash drawing.
Red Chalk
Pen and Wash
Drawing
Brief description
Drawing, Abraham wrestling with the Angel, Bolognese school, early 17th century
Physical description
Drawing of Abraham wrestling with the Angel.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8 15/16in (Note: Measurement from: Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1919, London: Printed Under the Authority of His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1921)
  • Width: 13 1/4in (Note: Measurement from: Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1919, London: Printed Under the Authority of His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1921)
Credit line
Bernard H. Webb Bequest.
Subjects depicted
Angel
Abraham
Bibliographic references
  • Ward-Jackson, Peter, Italian Drawings. Volume II. 17th-18th century, London, 1979, p. 91. The following is the full text of the entry. BOLOGNA: early 17th century 816 ]acob wrestling with the Angel Inscribed on the back in pencil (in Bernard Webb's hand) 'Abraham and the Angel. ? Schiavone. West Collⁿ’ Pen and ink and wash over preliminary drawing in red chalk 8 7/8 x 13 1/8 (225 x 333) E. 3975-1919 PROVENANCE Benjamin West; Bernard H. Webb Bequest 1919 Formerly attributed to Schiavone, but later in date and showing traces of the influence of the Carracci.
  • Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1919, London: Printed Under the Authority of His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1921
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
E.3975-1919

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
Record URL
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