Two Male Figures: A Youth and an Old Man

Florentine 17th Century

Associated Names
The image shows two people, depicted from the knees up. The person in the foreground is positioned slightly to the right, with their body leaning towards the left, creating a diagonal alignment. This person has a head of curly hair and their facial features are softly defined. They are wearing a light-colored tunic tied at the waist with a darker fabric. Draped over their shoulders is a flowing, reddish cloak. Behind this individual, another person is visible, positioned slightly behind with their face turned towards the left. This second figure appears to be older, with less hair. Both figures are elegantly posed, and they are intertwined in posture. The surrounding background is a plain, textured surface, and there are no visible objects or jewelry specified within the frame. The image has an unfinished quality.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black and red chalk, with white heightening on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Joseph F. McCrindle Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 12.3 x 7.7 cm (4 13/16 x 3 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.70.27


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York; Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2012

  • Grasselli, Margaret M., and Arthur K. Wheelock, Jr., eds. The McCrindle Gift: A Distinguished Collection of Drawings and Watercolors. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art. Washington, 2012: 180 (color).

Watermarks

unidentified, at upper left

Wikidata ID

Q64561973

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