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Jonathan Richardson, Sr.

English, 1667 - 1745

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The image shows three individuals in full-body view engaging in dynamic interaction. The central person is leaning forward with an arm outstretched towards another figure. This central figure has a prominent beard and hair, suggesting a mature male, and is wearing draped robes. The individual on the left is shown from the back, in a lively posture with arms raised, wearing a gown that flows with their movement and hair pulled back in a bun. The third figure stands to the right, partially visible with hands raised, appearing to be an older male with a bald head and draped garments. The background has sketchy architectural features and a cloudy sky. No jewelry or objects are depicted.
Jan de Bisschop, The Death of Sapphira, brush and brown wash with black and red chalk on laid paper, Joseph F. McCrindle Collection, 2009.70.44

The Death of Sapphira

Jan de Bisschop · · brush and brown wash with black and red chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.70.44

The image depicts two full-length figures facing each other. The person on the left is turned slightly to the side with their head slightly inclined forward, gesturing with both hands extended. This figure is wearing a long garment and a head covering while the facial features are not visible due to the angle. The person on the right is standing with their body slightly bent backward, hands on their hips. This figure has facial features lightly sketched, showing an older individual with a beard, dressed in loose clothing and wearing a cap. The sketch is drawn in ink on paper with light shading beneath the figures for ground shadow, with a plain paper surface in the background.
Rembrandt van Rijn, Beggar Man and Woman, c. 1630/1631, pen and brown ink on laid paper; laid down, The Armand Hammer Collection, 1991.217.7

Beggar Man and Woman

Rembrandt van Rijn · c. 1630/1631 · pen and brown ink on laid paper; laid down ·  Accession ID  1991.217.7

The image is a portrait of a person's face and part of their shoulders. The individual is in a slightly downward-facing pose, with their head tilted to one side. They have finely drawn facial features including eyes, a nose, and closed lips with a solemn expression. The person's hair is long and wavy, flowing past their ears. They are wearing a soft, textured cap that covers most of the top of their head and extends towards the back. The background is a plain, textured surface that complements the sepia tones of the portrait. No jewelry or objects are visible on the person.
Circle of the Master of Santo Spirito, Head of a Man Wearing a Cap, late 15th century, pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white gouache, Corcoran Collection, 2015.143.44

Head of a Man Wearing a Cap

Circle of the Master of Santo Spirito · late 15th century · pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white gouache ·  Accession ID  2015.143.44

Niccolò dell' Abate, The Rape of Ganymede, c. 1545, pen and brown ink with brown wash and watercolor over traces of black chalk, heightened with white on laid paper washed light brown; laid down, Woodner Collection, Gift of Andrea Woodner, 2006.11.1

The Rape of Ganymede

Niccolò dell' Abate · c. 1545 · pen and brown ink with brown wash and watercolor over traces of black chalk, heightened with white on laid paper washed light brown; laid down ·  Accession ID  2006.11.1

Drawn with brown ink and shaded with tan washes on cream-white paper, two bearded men wearing robes, with a smaller, nude, winged boy between them, fill this vertical drawing. At the center top of the paper, the angel faces us, gazing down to our left with open mouth and eyebrows drawn together. He has curly hair and lifts his muscular right arm, on our left, with his index finger pointed upward. Crosshatched lines define his body, and quick, curved lines shade his outstretched wings. To our right, one man stands with his body facing the center of the sheet but he turns his head to look up off the top right corner. He has curling hair, a wide mustache, and perhaps a goatee, though his chin is partially hidden by a dark spot on the paper. He has broad shoulders, a thick neck, large hands, and a hint of a muscular leg under his flowing, voluminous robes. He holds a flat, oblong object, possibly a stone tablet, perched on his slightly bent left knee. Seated to our left, the other man faces and looks at us. He also grasps a flat, tablet-like object but holds it up, braced on his right thigh, to our left, and points to it with his other hand. This man also is solidly built and swathed in robes, with a hood over his curly hair. He leans forward, knees apart, and stares out with his brows deeply furrowed. His downturned mouth is set in a bushy, curly beard. Near the bottom of the picture, the bare feet of the two men emerge from the folds of their robes. Touches of white washes on the folds of the robes create a sense of light coming from above and to our right, and charcoal lines reinforce the shadows. A grid is lightly drawn in red chalk lines over the composition. A black stamp in the lower left has the letters “E.C” and another at the center reads, “H de T. STAT.”
Raphael, The Prophets Hosea and Jonah, c. 1510, pen and brown ink with brown wash over charcoal and blind stylus, heightened with white gouache and squared for transfer with blind stylus and red chalk, on laid paper, The Armand Hammer Collection, 1991.217.4

The Prophets Hosea and Jonah

Raphael · c. 1510 · pen and brown ink with brown wash over charcoal and blind stylus, heightened with white gouache and squared for transfer with blind stylus and red chalk, on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.217.4

Andrea Mantegna, A Bird Perched on a Branch with Fruit, 1460s (?), pen and brown ink on laid paper, Andrew W. Mellon Fund, 1976.33.1

A Bird Perched on a Branch with Fruit

Andrea Mantegna · 1460s (?) · pen and brown ink on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1976.33.1

This is a drawing of a person's head and shoulders. The person is facing forward with a slight tilt to the left. Their facial features show a smiling expression, with joyfully squinted eyes and a broad grin. The person's hair is shoulder-length with soft curls framing the face. The drawing implies the presence of a garment, possibly a shirt, with hints of a collar or scarf around the neck. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects in the person's hands. The background is plain without any additional elements or scenery.
Italian 17th Century, Italian 18th Century, A Smiling Boy with Flowing Hair, c. 1700, red chalk on laid paper, Joseph F. McCrindle Collection, 2009.70.170

A Smiling Boy with Flowing Hair

Italian 17th Century, Italian 18th Century · c. 1700 · red chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.70.170

The image is shot from a slightly elevated point of view, showing various details in the surroundings. The horizon and sky with a few soft clouds are visible in the background. The style appears to be a pen drawing with fine line work creating texture on trees and the landscape. The color palette consists of shades of brown, giving the image an antique look. Two slender trees are visible in the foreground, with figures and animals in the middle ground. In the distance, the landscape rises and falls, with mountains blending into the horizon.
Andrea De Leone, Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, A Wooded Landscape with a Shepherd and His Family, c. 1635/1640, pen and brown ink with later(?) touches of green watercolor on laid paper, laid down on old mount, Gift of Donald Stone, 2022.40.27

A Wooded Landscape with a Shepherd and His Family

Andrea De Leone, Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione · c. 1635/1640 · pen and brown ink with later(?) touches of green watercolor on laid paper, laid down on old mount ·  Accession ID  2022.40.27

Rembrandt van Rijn, The Parable of the Publican and the Pharisee, c. 1650/1655, reed pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white on laid paper; laid down, Woodner Collection, Gift of Andrea Woodner, 2006.11.18

The Parable of the Publican and the Pharisee

Rembrandt van Rijn · c. 1650/1655 · reed pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white on laid paper; laid down ·  Accession ID  2006.11.18

The image shows two full-length figures facing each other. The person on the left is standing and playing a long trumpet-like instrument. They have curly hair, delicate facial features, and wear a flowing gown. The person on the right is also standing, holding a long staff, with straight hair and a serene expression. Both figures wear detailed gowns and are set against a plain, grid-patterned background.
Fra Bartolommeo, One Angel Blowing a Trumpet, and Another Holding a Standard, c. 1500, pen and brown ink, squared in red chalk for transfer on laid paper; laid down, Woodner Collection, Gift of Andrea Woodner, 2006.11.5

One Angel Blowing a Trumpet, and Another Holding a Standard

Fra Bartolommeo · c. 1500 · pen and brown ink, squared in red chalk for transfer on laid paper; laid down ·  Accession ID  2006.11.5