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Guercino (Cento 1591-Bologna 1666)
An old bearded saint
Pen and wash | 27.2 x 12.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 902698
Guercino (Cento 1591-Bologna 1666)
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A drawing of a saint, possibly St Paul the Hermit; full length, almost nude and looking downwards with his brow resting against his left hand. There is an open book resting on his left thigh.
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.64: 'St.Jerome')
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Medium and techniques
Pen and wash
Measurements
27.2 x 12.6 cm (sheet of paper)
Object type(s)
Other number(s)
RL 2698
