Pietro Berrettini da Cortona

1767

Francesco Bartolozzi, after Carlo Maratta

Associated Names
Francesco Bartolozzi

Artist, Florentine, 1727 - 1815

Carlo Maratta

Artist After, Italian, 1625 - 1713

This is a drawing of a winged figure seated with classical ruins in the background. The figure, muscular and in a seated position, is depicted with wings and is holding a medallion with a profile portrait. Below the winged figure, there is a partially reclining figure. The background features stone structures resembling pyramids or obelisks and distant trees. The composition is shaded with fine lines, showcasing intricate detailing. The base of the monument bears an inscription in Italian. The style echoes that of baroque artists, with dramatic poses and emphasis on anatomy and expression.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(James A. Bergquist, Newton Centre, MA); gift to NGA, 2020.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1928

  • Calabi, Augusto, and Alessandro De Vesme. Francesco Bartolozzi. Milan, 1928: no. 762

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one-line proprietary

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