The Body of Christ

late 17th century

Giuseppe Diamantini

Associated Names
Giuseppe Diamantini

Artist, Italian, 1621 - 1705

This is a drawing of a reclining figure supported by two winged beings. The central figure is in repose, partially draped with cloth, and positioned above a textured circular background. One winged being is behind the central figure, while the other is at the figure's feet. The drawing features fine lines and shading, creating a detailed composition that emphasizes the interaction between the figures. The drawing is enclosed within an oval shape, giving it an intimate feel.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Alessandra Manning Dolnier

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 20 × 14.9 cm (7 7/8 × 5 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.113.22

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 6

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Robert and Bertina Suida Manning, Forest Hills, NY; by descent Alessandra Manning and Kurt Dolnier, Watertown, CT, 1996; Gift to NGA, 2018

Associated Names

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: no. 6

1936

  • Calabi, Augusto. "Le acqueforti di Giuseppe Diamantino." Die graphischen Künste n.s. 1 (1936):

Inscriptions

lower left in image: Eques / Diaman s in.; lower left in plate: CL ac Reu disso V. Grego Faro ; lower right in plate: Obser. Ergo Frans. Bal s DDD / EX.

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