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Italian School, Roman, 18th century
Hope, Charity, Constancy and Justice c. 1700-40
Pen and brown ink, with brown and grey wash | 22.3 x 27.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 905555
Italian School, Roman, 18th century
Hope, Charity, Constancy and Justice c. 1700-40
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A drawing of two pairs of allegorical figures, each pair drawn as if seated above an arch. Charity and Hope are above the helmeted figures of Constancy and Justice. Inscribed: Bernino.
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. 114, as by Bernini: 'The four Cardinal Virtues')
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Medium and techniques
Pen and brown ink, with brown and grey wash
Measurements
22.3 x 27.4 cm (sheet of paper)
Object type(s)
Other number(s)
RL 5555Alternative title(s)
Hope, Charity, Constancy and Fortitude
