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Attributed to Guercino (Cento 1591-Bologna 1666)
The Presentation c. 1623-32
Pen and some point of the brush | 27.7 x 18.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 902796
Attributed to Guercino (Cento 1591-Bologna 1666)
The Presentation c. 1623-32
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A drawing of full-length figures in which the Maodnna, on the right, kneels on some steps in profile to the right holding two doves; St Joseph stands on the left with his back half turned to the viewer. Possibly connected with The Presentation of the Christ Child, Mahon Collection, London.
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.66: 'Study for a part of a Presentation in the Temple')
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Medium and techniques
Pen and some point of the brush
Measurements
27.7 x 18.6 cm (sheet of paper)
Other number(s)
RL 2796
