Saint Vincent Ferrer Taking His Vestments

c. 1580

Ludovico Cardi called Cigoli

Associated Names
Ludovico Cardi called Cigoli

Artist, Italian, 1559 - 1613

This is a drawing of a group of figures in historical attire. The composition features a kneeling figure surrounded by other figures. The scene is set in a grand architectural interior with columns and elaborate details. The style is reminiscent of Girolamo da Carpi, characterized by loosely rendered forms and dynamic postures. Contrast and shading add depth and movement to the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk, heightened with white gouache on laid paper, laid down on old mount

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David E. Rust

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.67 x 25.4 cm (10 1/2 x 10 in.)
    mount: 34.5 x 33 cm (13 9/16 x 13 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.92.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David Rust, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2010.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower center in ink: [not deciphered] Salviat

Wikidata ID

Q64594302

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