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Sassoferrato (1609-85)
The Virgin, Child and St Joseph c. 1640-85
Black and white chalk on grey-brown paper | 24.5 x 20.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 906057
Sassoferrato (1609-85)
The Virgin, Child and St Joseph c. 1640-85
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A drawing of the Madonna, almost half-length, with The Child kissing her as she holds him to her breast; St Joseph looks over her right shoulder. The drawing has been squared for enlargement.
Provenance
Bought in Rome by Richard Dalton, c.1768-9, on behalf of George III (20 scudi for a group of 67 drawings by Sassoferrato, RCIN 906046-906112; see list of disbursements in Royal Archives, 15602-3)
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Medium and techniques
Black and white chalk on grey-brown paper
Measurements
24.5 x 20.0 cm (sheet of paper)
