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.
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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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