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Sassoferrato (1609-85)
The Madonna and Child c. 1632-7
Black and white chalk on grey-blue paper | 38.8 x 24.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 906067
Sassoferrato (1609-85)
The Madonna and Child c. 1632-7
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A drawing of the Madonna seated within a niche, with the Christ Child held standing in her lap. Below this group, which has been squared for enlargement, are additional studies of the Madonna's head and right hand. This is a composition study for The Madonna of the Lilies, which was probably commissioned from the artist for the Church of S Pietro, Perugia, between 1632 and 1637.
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-blue paper
Measurements
38.8 x 24.3 cm (sheet of paper)
