lo levò in aria gridando, ecco il pane della providenza (I Held It Aloft and Cried, "Behold the Bread of Divine Providence!")

1828-1830

Gallo Gallina

Associated Names
Gallo Gallina

Artist, Italian, 1796 - 1874

Litografia Ricordi

Lithographer, Italian, 19th century

This is a drawing of a tavern or inn interior. It depicts a scene where various individuals are gathered around tables, with a prominent group seated at a central table. The atmosphere is rustic and warm, illuminated by a hanging lamp and small candles on the tables. The setting appears to be medieval or early modern based on the attire of the figures. The architecture features wooden beam ceilings and archways. A dog is seen near the foreground, while the background shows shelves with dishes and a cabinet. The drawing captures the social interactions and ambiance of the period.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 31.8 × 44 cm (12 1/2 × 17 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 45.1 × 56.8 cm (17 3/4 × 22 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.171.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Il Bulino Antiche Stampe. La Mandragola di Matteo Crespi, Milan); purchased 2013 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in stone: Gallo Gallina: lower right in stone: Lit. Ricordi; lower center in stone: Io levò in aria gridando, ecco il pane della providenza Manzoni Cap. XIV, pag. 63 / MILANO / N. 336

Wikidata ID

Q77005716

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