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Sebastiano Ricci (Belluno 1659-Venice 1734)
St John the Baptist reproving Herod c. 1700-34
Black chalk, pen and ink and wash | 19.9 x 13.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 907138
Sebastiano Ricci (Belluno 1659-Venice 1734)
St John the Baptist reproving Herod c. 1700-34
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A black chalk, pen and ink and wash drawing of John the Baptist, standing and dressed in rags, gesturing towards a seated king. The drawing is probably a study for a decorative painting showing John the Baptist reproving King Herod.
Provenance
Consul Joseph Smith; acquired by George III in 1762
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Medium and techniques
Black chalk, pen and ink and wash
Measurements
19.9 x 13.4 cm (sheet of paper)
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