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The Miraculous Draft of Fishes c.1515-6
Bodycolour over charcoal on many sheets of paper, mounted on canvas | 319.0 x 399.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 912944
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A full-scale drawing, known as a cartoon, for the tapestry of The Miraculous Draft of Fishes, commissioned by Pope Leo X for the Sistine Chapel. The cartoon shows two boats on the water. On the left Christ is seated, with the Apostles Peter and Andrew in astonishment before him. Their boat is full of fish. The second boat shows two fishermen hauling in their nets full of fish, while another steers the boat. In the foreground is a group of birds. In the distance on the right is the shore with crowds and buildings.
Provenance
Purchased by Charles I (when Prince of Wales), 1623; on loan to the Victoria and Albert Museum since 1865
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Medium and techniques
Bodycolour over charcoal on many sheets of paper, mounted on canvas
Measurements
319.0 x 399.0 cm (whole object)
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Other number(s)
RL 12944