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School of Carlo Cignani (Bologna 1628- Forlì
1719)
St Peter Delivered from Prison 1680 - 1750
Pen and ink with wash | 25.0 x 20.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 903731
School of Carlo Cignani (Bologna 1628- Forlì 1719)
St Peter Delivered from Prison 1680 - 1750
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A drawing of St Peter, seated on a stone block in his prison cell. An angel leans over him and grasps his arm in order to lead him to freedom. Two prison guards are slumped on the stairs to the left of the cell.
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
25.0 x 20.0 cm (sheet of paper)
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