Christ among the Doctors

18th century

Follower of Francesco Fontebasso

Associated Names
Anonymous Artist

Artist

Francesco Fontebasso

Related Artist, Venetian, 1709 - 1769

This is a painting of a group of figures in an architectural setting. The composition showcases a detailed scene with multiple figures gathered around a central figure seated on a raised platform. Surrounding the central figure are others, some gesturing upwards. The figures are draped in flowing robes, with an emphasis on intricate folds and gestures. The background features an ornate architectural structure with grand arches and twisted columns. The use of shading indicates depth and perspective.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink, brush and brown ink, and brown wash, heightened with white, on prepared laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Malcolm W. Bick

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 50.7 x 39.2 cm (19 15/16 x 15 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1973.64.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Christian M. Nebehay, Vienna, by 1906); J.V. Novak (Lugt 1949); (Christian M. Nebehay, Vienna, c. 1969); Malcolm M. BIck, Springfield, MA, by 1973); gift to NGA in 1973.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1974

  • Recent Acquisitions and Promised Gifts: Sculptures, Drawings, Prints. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1974:204.

1990

  • Magrini, Marina. "Francesco Fontebasso-I disegni," Saggi e Memorie di Storia dell'Arte 17, 1990: 168 note 17.

Inscriptions

in later hand, upper center verso: 23.; lower right verso: XXI/4c / #16

Wikidata ID

Q64562049

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