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School of Carlo Cignani (Bologna 1628- Forlì
1719)
The Virgin and Child with three saints c. 1680-1750
Pen and ink with wash | 33.9 x 22.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 903728
School of Carlo Cignani (Bologna 1628- Forlì 1719)
The Virgin and Child with three saints c. 1680-1750
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A drawing of the Virgin seated on clouds with her feet resting on a crescent moon. The infant Christ, on her knee, holds a cross. Below are three holy cardinals. There are flames under the feet of the one on the right.
Provenance
Probably acquired by George III from the collection of Consul Joseph Smith, c.1762; first recorded in a Royal Collection inventory of c.1800-20 (Inv. A, p.20: 'Four of the School of Cignani')
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Medium and techniques
Pen and ink with wash
Measurements
33.9 x 22.3 cm (sheet of paper)
