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Sassoferrato (1609-85)
Studies for St Anthony of Padua
Black and white chalk on grey-green paper | 26.5 x 20.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 906089
Sassoferrato (1609-85)
Studies for St Anthony of Padua
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A sheet of studies: the central drawing shows Anthony seated, facing right, reading at a desk, with the Christ Child who appears to him carrying an orb and standing on the book which he has been reading. In the top left corner is a detail of the saint's tonsured head; to the right is a detail study of his hands. In the lower area is a sketch of drapery, and another of the profile of the Child's face. Inscribed, centre right; 62.
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-green paper
Measurements
26.5 x 20.3 cm (sheet of paper)
