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Nativity with God the Father and the Holy Ghost
Giovanni Battista Pittoni, c. 1740
© National Gallery, London
Nativity scene, but under X-Ray and cleaning, the figure of God the Father and the Holy Ghost appeared. Therefore, probably a Double Trinity which is very rare. Apart from unfinished and damaged Piazzetta, this is 1st 18th Century Venetian - indeed Italian - altar piece to enter the National Gallery collection.
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Title of artwork, date
Nativity with God the Father and the Holy Ghost, c. 1740
Date supported
1958
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
220 x 175 cm
Grant
2000
Total cost
7560
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