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St. Ivo intervening on behalf of the Poor

Pietro da Cortona (Pietro Berrettini), c. 1660

National Galleries Scotland: National, Edinburgh
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This is a study for an altarpiece at Francesco Borromini's great University Church S. Ivone alla Sapienza constructed during the 1640s and 1650s. The drawing appears to be from an early stage in the development of the composition. In the upper part, the positions of most of the saints were altered and a border of tapestry was added to link the upper and lower portions.

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Title of artwork, date

St. Ivo intervening on behalf of the Poor, c. 1660

Date supported

1992

Medium and material

Chalk, wash, white & squared in black

Dimensions

43 x 31 cm

Grant

7263

Total cost

72637

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