The Meeting of San Carlo Borromeo and San Filippo Neri

c. 1600

Italian 17th Century

Associated Names
Italian 17th Century

Artist

This is a drawing of a gathering of figures. The artwork shows a group of figures positioned in a scene that could be seen as a discussion or meeting. The figures are wearing long robes, some holding staffs topped with small crosses. Architectural elements such as grand buildings with columns and decorative facades are present. The landscape in the background features rolling hills. The drawing uses brown ink washes and linework to create depth and shadow and is signed by the artist in the corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 16.5 x 37.6 cm (6 1/2 x 14 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8883

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown PA; gift 1943 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in later hand, lower right: Carlo Venetiano; vertical along left edge verso: (3 illegible lines)

Wikidata ID

Q64578980

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