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Attributed to Jacques Courtois (1621-73)
St Martin and the Beggar, St James and a bishop
Pen and brown wash | 18.4 x 12.2 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 905998
Attributed to Jacques Courtois (1621-73)
St Martin and the Beggar, St James and a bishop
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A drawing of a group of figures with Martin on horseback dividing his cloak with his sword whilst the beggar reaches up from the ground at the horse's feet. A bishop and St James, who is copied from Marcantonio's engraving after Raphael, stand to the left of the horse. The drawing has been squared, perhaps for an engraving.
Provenance
Probably acquired by George III in 1762 as part of the collection of Cardinal Alessandro Albani
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Medium and techniques
Pen and brown wash
Measurements
18.4 x 12.2 cm (sheet of paper)
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