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The Nativity

Parmigianino, 1527

The first and only known cartoon by Parmigianino (in 1953), on grey-blue paper, pricked for transfer. It contains very unusual iconographical features, depicting the kneeling figure of St. Anthony of Padua on the right facing St Joseph and the Shepherds, and the Virgin borne aloft on clouds; significance not known.

More information

Title of artwork, date

The Nativity, 1527

Date supported

1953

Medium and material

Pen & wash in brown ink over black chalk, heightened with white

Dimensions

39 x 32 cm

Grant

300

Total cost

300

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