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A drawing of the Virgin and Child

Moretto de Brescia (Alessandro Bonvicino), 1488-1554

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.

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Title of artwork, date

A drawing of the Virgin and Child, 1488-1554

Date supported

1956

Medium and material

Pen & brush in brown wash over black chalk

Dimensions

26 x 28 cm

Grant

400

Total cost

600

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