Two Seated Women

Pellegrino Tibaldi

Associated Names
Pellegrino Tibaldi

Artist, Italian, 1527 - 1596

The image shows two full-length figures seated closely together. The person on the left has wavy hair neatly styled back and distinct facial features. They are wearing intricately designed garments with flowing sleeves and a visible chain or necklace. The person on the right has hair partially covered with a draped cloth, and subtle facial features. This person seems to be holding an object resembling a small book or tablet. Both figures are engaged in a shared activity or discussion. The background is an abstract blend of clouds and ethereal shapes. The figures and their attire are finely sketched with intricate details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth B. Benedict

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.3 x 27.9 cm (9 9/16 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.60.62

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection, S. Magherita Ligure; Dr. Ruth B. Benedict (1913-1993), Washington; bequest to NGA, 1994.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1994

  • A Discerning Eye: Prints and Drawings Given by Ruth B. Benedict, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994, no. 4.

Bibliography

1986

  • Fortunati Pietrantonio,Vera, et al. Pittura bolognese del '500. Bologna, 1986: 2: 458, repr. 463 (as by Nosadella, Ceres and Proserpina).

Wikidata ID

Q64619285

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