
The drawing exemplifies the exaggerated effects of light and dark and dramatic composition that so characterise Lanfranco's paintings.
More information
Title of artwork, date
St Luke Painting the Virgin, c. 1611
Date supported
1992
Medium and material
Black chalk, pen & brown wash, heightened with white &yellow
Dimensions
25.2 x 19.7 cm
Grant
4576
Total cost
45760
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