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Guercino (Cento 1591-Bologna 1666)
St Antony of Padua c. 1656-66
Black chalk, with some stumping and some grey wash | 23.5 x 18.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 902855
Guercino (Cento 1591-Bologna 1666)
St Antony of Padua c. 1656-66
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A drawing of the saint standing half length, turned three quarters to the left, embracing a large crucifix and a spray of lilies
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.67: 'St.Anthony')
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Medium and techniques
Black chalk, with some stumping and some grey wash
Measurements
23.5 x 18.6 cm (sheet of paper)
Object type(s)
Other number(s)
RL 2855
