Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple

Attributed to Ludovico Cardi called Cigoli

Associated Names
Ludovico Cardi called Cigoli

Artist, Italian, 1559 - 1613

This is a drawing of figures in motion, depicted with fluid, gestural lines. The sketch features dark ink lines and softer strokes to define the forms. The background is minimal, highlighting the figures and their interaction. Multiple layers of lines and suggestive backgrounds enhance depth and motion. The lines convey a sense of energy and rhythm, swirling and curving around the figures. The medium seems to be pen and ink with a wash on toned paper, creating a monochromatic look that emphasizes form and line over color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash over red chalk on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Joseph F. McCrindle Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.4 x 25.1 cm (11 15/16 x 9 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.70.29

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Richard Cosway [1740-1821], London (Lugt 628); (P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. Ltd., London, by 1964); Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York, 1964 (as Cigoli); Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1964

  • Exhibition of Old Master Drawings, P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. Ltd., London, 1964, no. 71 (as Cigoli).

1975

  • Drawings: Techniques and Types, The William Benton Museum of Art, The University of Connecticut, Storrs, 1975, 6, no. A 9(a) (as Cigoli).

Bibliography

2012

  • Grasselli, Margaret M., and Arthur K. Wheelock, Jr., eds. The McCrindle Gift: A Distinguished Collection of Drawings and Watercolors. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art. Washington, 2012: 179 (color).

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower left in pen and brown ink: Solidari; by later hand, lower right in graphite: D27609 / 4 (in circle); by later hand on mount, center verso in graphite: CHRIST DRIVING MONEY-CHANGERS FROM THE TEMPLE / BY / LODOVICO CARDI (CALLED CIGOLI) / (1559-1613) / COLLECTION: -RICHARD COSWAY

Wikidata ID

Q64536889

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