The Birth of Saint John the Baptist

Giulio Bonasone

Associated Names
Giulio Bonasone

Artist, Bolognese, c. 1500/1510–after 1574

Jacopino del Conte

Artist, Florentine, 1510 - 1598

This is a drawing of a historical interior scene with classical architectural elements. The image depicts an intricately detailed interior, possibly a temple or palace, featuring grand architectural elements such as columns and arches. There are numerous figures, statues, and reliefs present in the scene. At the forefront, there is a group of figures in dynamic poses, and in the background, more figures are visible. The architecture includes niches holding classical sculptures, and there are ornate decorative details throughout. The scene is carefully shaded and cross-hatched, giving depth and dimension to the figures and architectural elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.374

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 76, State ii/ii


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William H. Schab; purchased 1962 by Lessing J. Rosenwald; gift to NGA, 1964.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65508628

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