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Carlo Maratti (1625-1713)
St Francis holding a Crucifix c.1690-1705
Black chalk over some red chalk | 39.5 x 22.5 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 904180
Carlo Maratti (1625-1713)
St Francis holding a Crucifix c.1690-1705
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A drawing of St Francis kneeling at a wide crevice between rocks. He holds a large crucifix at his left side. This was engraved by Theodor Vercruys. A drawing of the same theme was engraved by Ryland in 1764.
Provenance
Probably acquired by George III in 1762 as part of the collection of Cardinal Alessandro Albani; first recorded in a Royal Collection inventory of c.1810 (Inv. A, p. 108: (?)'St. Francis, engraved by R. Van Audanaerd')
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Medium and techniques
Black chalk over some red chalk
Measurements
39.5 x 22.5 cm (sheet of paper)
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