A drawing of the Virgin and Child

Moretto de Brescia (Alessandro Bonvicino) (circa 1488 - 1554)

Ashmolean Museum

This is a bold study of the Virgin kneeling in adoration beside the cradle containing the Infant Christ. It seems to be related to a panel of Moretto's predella in teh Sacristy of the Church of SS Nazzaro e Celso at Brescia, to which it corresponds not only in feeling but also in size. It is on bluish-grey paper squared for transfer.

• Medium: pen & brush in brown wash over black chalk
• Dimensions: 26 x 28 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £400 ( Total: £600)
• ArtFunded in: 1956
• Vendor: Colnaghi

Provenance

Mrs Frances L Evans.

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