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Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Manning

Manning, Robert L. and Bertina Suida

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This painting features a group of individuals surrounding a man. He is seated, supported by the others. The man has pale skin, long dark hair, a dark beard, and eyes that appear closed. He is nude except for a white cloth around his waist and two more hanging from his shoulders. Blood is dripping from his forehead, his hands and feet, and a cut along his torso. A halo of yellow light shines from behind his head. Surrounding him are five people with pale skin and various hairstyles, all wearing richly colored garments. Two of them seem to be women with their heads covered. Two more seem to be young men with long, flowing hair. The fifth is an old man with gray hair and a gray beard, standing behind the central man. The background is dark, with a small patch of blue sky visible near the top left corner, and the ground below the group is brown, with a circle of thorny branches sitting by the feet of the central man.
Jacopo Palma il Giovane, Lamentation, c. 1620, oil on canvas, Given in memory of William E. Suida by Bertina Suida Manning and Robert L. Manning, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.19.1

Lamentation

Jacopo Palma il Giovane · c. 1620 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1991.19.1

The image shows a seated woman holding a small child on her lap. The woman is positioned slightly turned to the side, with her head inclined downward, gazing at the child. She has a serene expression and gentle demeanor. Her hair is styled simply and partially covered. The child is resting against her chest, with one arm around her neck and legs extended. The woman wears flowing draped robes, with cherubic figures with wings near her. The background features clouds and subtle rays behind the woman's head, giving a sense of divinity.
Simone Cantarini, Virgin and Child in Glory, 1640s, etching on laid paper, Gift of Alessandra Manning Dolnier, 2018.113.9

Virgin and Child in Glory

Simone Cantarini · 1640s · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.113.9

This is a drawing of a pastoral scene with mythological elements. The image depicts a gathering in a natural setting with mythological figures such as satyrs and nymphs. A reclining semi-nude figure is in the center surrounded by lush vegetation and classical style urns or vases. The scene is framed by two leaning trees with detailed branches. The drawing uses strong lines and hatching to create texture and shadow, vividly rendering each element. The scene exudes raw, natural energy mixed with a sense of antiquity and revelry associated with classical myths.
Italian 17th Century, Giovanni Santagostino, Bacchanal by a Herm, late 17th century, etching on laid paper, Gift of Alessandra Manning Dolnier, 2018.113.32

Bacchanal by a Herm

Italian 17th Century, Giovanni Santagostino · late 17th century · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.113.32

This is a drawing of a mythological scene with intricate details. The central figure is draped in a flowing garment, holding a staff. To the left, another figure seems to be making a gesture. The background features large vases with relief sculptures and natural elements. To the right, a cherub-like figure stands on a plinth, looking towards the main figures. The drawing is detailed with emphasis on texture and form, suggesting the use of shading and line work for depth. The environment combines artistic and natural motifs in a harmonious blend.
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, Temporalis Aeternitas [Second Version], 1655, etching on laid paper, Gift of Alessandra Manning Dolnier, 2018.113.25

Temporalis Aeternitas [Second Version]

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione · 1655 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.113.25

This is a drawing of draped figures in a grand architectural setting. The scene depicts a gathering with columns and arches in the background. The figures are engaged in various activities. Some appear to offer or receive something while others observe or gesture. There is a dynamic energy in the arrangement of the figures. The overall tone of the drawing is intricate and detailed, with fine lines outlining the forms and expressions of each character. The architectural elements add depth and a sense of place to the scene.
Guido Reni, Francesco Brizio, Saint Roch Distributing Alms, 1610, etching on laid paper, Gift of Alessandra Manning Dolnier, 2018.113.4

Saint Roch Distributing Alms

Guido Reni, Francesco Brizio · 1610 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.113.4

The image shows a group of people gathered, including a man holding a wrapped child in his arms. A woman stands beside him, while another woman sitting reaches out toward the child. In the foreground, two young boys attend to a large vase. The background features architectural elements like pillars and a domed archway.
Bernhard Rode, Presentation in the Temple, 1770, etching on laid paper, Gift of Alessandra Manning Dolnier, 2018.113.55

Presentation in the Temple

Bernhard Rode · 1770 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.113.55

The image shows three figures in a natural setting. Two adult figures are seated on a rocky or earthy outcrop. One figure has their back to the viewer, embracing the other figure who is seated facing forward. Both have prominent facial features and detailed hairstyles. A smaller figure resembling a cherub with wings and holding a staff or arrow is positioned near the seated figures. All three figures are unclothed. The scene is surrounded by trees with detailed foliage, and a small sleeping dog is shown in the bottom right corner.
Simone Cantarini, Venus and Adonis, 1640s, etching on laid paper, Gift of Alessandra Manning Dolnier, 2018.113.11

Venus and Adonis

Simone Cantarini · 1640s · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.113.11

Drawing of classical figures among tombs and ruins. The scene includes draped figures gathered around a column with the inscription "TEMPORALITAS AETERNITAS". Detailed renderings of architectural ruins, stone statues, and vegetation in the background. The figures appear engaged in an activity or conversation, with one standing in a commanding posture. The work is executed in fine lines, capturing fabric and stone texture with precision. Themes of time, memory, and antiquity are evoked.
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, Giovanni Giacomo de Rossi, Temporalis Aeternitas, 1645, etching on laid paper, Gift of Alessandra Manning Dolnier, 2018.113.26

Temporalis Aeternitas

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, Giovanni Giacomo de Rossi · 1645 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.113.26

This is a drawing of a bearded man walking alongside a woman holding a child, with a donkey in the scene. The drawing features the figures in classical attire with flowing robes and head coverings. The man has a careful stride and is holding a walking stick. The woman is on the donkey, holding a child. The background shows trees and hills. The style is detailed with refined linework depicting a narrative moment.
Sébastien Bourdon, The Flight into Egypt, 1640s, etching on laid paper, Gift of Alessandra Manning Dolnier, 2018.113.43

The Flight into Egypt

Sébastien Bourdon · 1640s · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.113.43

The image shows a child and an adult. The child is being cradled in the arms of the adult, positioned slightly elevated to be at the level of the adult's face. The child's face, seen in profile, features curly hair and a rounded facial structure, with the child leaning forward to touch their nose to the adult's. The adult is shown from the waist up, wearing a simple, voluminous garment that drapes over the shoulders, presumably a robe. The adult's hair is short and closely cropped. No jewelry or objects are visible in their hands. Near the top left of the small inset image, a stylized plant with a prominent flower is depicted. The background of the inset is minimally detailed, with subtle shading indicating texture. This inset is centered within a large blank space, emphasizing the central figures.
Italian 17th Century, Saint Anthony with the Christ Child, 1641, etching on laid paper, Gift of Alessandra Manning Dolnier, 2018.113.35

Saint Anthony with the Christ Child

Italian 17th Century · 1641 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.113.35