Saint Roch

1605

Oliviero Gatti

Associated Names
Oliviero Gatti

Artist, Italian, active first quarter 17th century

This is a drawing of a kneeling figure in front of a rustic structure with clouds and a winged figure above. The image is composed of intricate line work and depicts a rural scene. The main focus is the central figure, who is kneeling and leaning against a large stick or staff in front of a small, simple wooden cabin with a thatched roof. To the right, there is a dog and another figure pointing towards a dramatic cloud formation in the sky from which a winged figure emerges. The entire composition utilizes detailed hatching and cross-hatching to create texture and depth, giving a sense of movement in the swirling clouds and the natural landscape in the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.33.4

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 30


Artwork history & notes

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

Q65575924

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