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The Risen Christ appearing to St Thomas c. 1680-1720
Pen and brown ink, with grey wash, heightened with body-colour, now discoloured | 34.2 x 34.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 906742
Marcantonio Franceschini (Bologna 1648-Bologna 1729)
The Risen Christ appearing to St Thomas c. 1680-1720
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A drawing of the Risen Christ, borne upon clouds supported by putti, appearing to St Thomas Aquinas. The scene takes place at the altar of a church. Two putti look down from above. This is a study for a fresco by Franceschini, in a room in the convent connected with the church of San Domenico, Bologna.
Provenance
Probably acquired by George III in 1762 as part of the collection of Cardinal Alessandro Albani; listed in George III's 'Inventory A,' c.1800, p.128 ('Moderna Schuola Romana / Tom. II.'): '30. Of Bacicia Galli, Lazzaro Baldi, Baglione &ca:'
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Medium and techniques
Pen and brown ink, with grey wash, heightened with body-colour, now discoloured
Measurements
34.2 x 34.0 cm (sheet of paper)
Other number(s)
RL 6742
