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Ciro Ferri (1634-89)
The Vestal Virgin Claudia
Black chalk | 22.5 x 19.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 904534
Ciro Ferri (1634-89)
The Vestal Virgin Claudia
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A drawing of Claudia walking to the right whilst pulling in a ship by a cord, from the left; the bank is lined with figures. This was originally placed with the Cortona volumes.
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. 111: 'A Vestal towing a large Vessel')
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Medium and techniques
Black chalk
Measurements
22.5 x 19.6 cm (sheet of paper)
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