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School of Guercino (Cento 1591-Bologna 1666)
An old bearded man, semi-nude c. 1650-1700
Pen | 21.6 x 16.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 902503
School of Guercino (Cento 1591-Bologna 1666)
An old bearded man, semi-nude c. 1650-1700
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A drawing of an old man, three-quarter length, looking downwards to the left. His hands are joined as if in prayer. The figure is clearly intended to represent a hermit saint, possibly St Jerome. He cannot be securely identified as such, since there are no attributes present.
Provenance
Bequeathed by the artist to Benedetto and Cesare Gennari; from whose descendants purchased by Richard Dalton for George III, c.1758-63; first recorded in a Royal Collection inventory of c.1800-1820 (Inv.A, p.61)
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Medium and techniques
Pen
Measurements
21.6 x 16.4 cm (sheet of paper)
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Other number(s)
RL 2503
