The Assumption of the Virgin

1742

Charles Parrocel

Associated Names
Charles Parrocel

Artist, French, 1688 - 1752

The image shows a figure in a flowing robe standing upright with arms outstretched and looking upward. The face has a calm expression, with wavy, medium-length hair. The loose robe drapes around the body with flowing folds. Several heads surround the figure, each facing different directions. The background has cloud-like formations with additional head figures and a foot among the clouds. There are no visible jewelry or objects in the figure's hands. The sketch style uses flowing lines and shading for depth and texture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    red chalk on laid paper; laid down

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49.4 x 33.9 cm (19 7/16 x 13 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1988.3.2


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1988

  • Sotheby's, OLD MASTER DRWGS., NY: 1/13/88, no.151.

Inscriptions

lower left in brown ink: CP arrocel 1742; upper left verso in graphite: 6; upper center verso in brown ink: 2; lower center verso in graphite: Daniels 7310; lower center verso in graphite: DTIIBKCHH; lower right verso in g raphite: #9

Wikidata ID

Q64538826

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