A portrait of a Cardinal, with Virtues c.1600-05

Pen and ink | 19.0 x 25.7 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 905209

Attributed to Ludovico Carracci (Bologna 1555-Bologna 1619)

Description

A drawing of a Cardinal, bust length, in a cartouche, flanked by Virtues and columns, with lions below.

Popham noted 'the style suggests a possible connection with Lodovico Carracci', and indeed the pen style and the types of the Virtues are characteristic of Ludovico. Catherine Johnston pointed out (recorded in B(M)) that the composition corresponds exactly with one described in detail by C.C. Malvasia (Felsina Pittrice, 1678, I, p. 86) and engraved by Oliviero Gatti in 1606, though the identity of the cardinal is not known.
People involved

Creator(s)

Attributed to
Search the collection Ludovico Carracci (Bologna 1555-Bologna 1619)
(artist)

Associated with
Search the collection Oliviero Gatti (1579-1648)
(engraver)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Pen and ink

Measurements

19.0 x 25.7 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Christianity
Christian church in general
Church government. Ecclesiastical organization
Cardinals (papal appointees)
Practical theology (Christian). Religious practices. Ascetic and mystical theology
Moral theology
Virtues (Christianity)
References

Other number(s)

P&W : Popham, A.E. & Wilde, J., 1949. The Italian Drawings of the XV and XVI Centuries in the Collection of His Majesty The King at Windsor Castle, London – P&W 1198

RL 5209

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