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Sassoferrato (1609-85)
Christ holding a child c. 1635-85
Black and white chalk on blue-grey paper | 37.8 x 21.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 906079
Sassoferrato (1609-85)
Christ holding a child c. 1635-85
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A study of Christ, full-length, standing with a child supported in his right hand, and an orb in his left hand. The Child lays his hand on the orb. The drawing has been squared for enlargement. (Blunt catalogued this as St Joseph holding the Christ Child.)
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 blue-grey paper
Measurements
37.8 x 21.9 cm (sheet of paper)
Other number(s)
RL 6079Alternative title(s)
St Joseph Holding the Christ Child
