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Italian School, Roman, 17th century
The Ascension c. 1680-99
Pen with black ink and grey wash | 8.5 x 25.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 904536
Italian School, Roman, 17th century
The Ascension c. 1680-99
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A drawing of The Ascension: Christ rises above two groups of apostles, with St Peter and the Virgin near the centre
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.1800-1820 (Inv. A, p. 111, as P. da Cortona: 'The Ascention of Christ')
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Medium and techniques
Pen with black ink and grey wash
Measurements
8.5 x 25.3 cm (sheet of paper)
