Saint Charles Borromeo Distributing Communion to the Victims of the Plague of 1576 in Milan

1755/1765

Jean-Baptiste-Marie Pierre

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste-Marie Pierre

Artist, French, 1713 - 1789

This is a drawing of a religious scene. The drawing depicts a group of figures gathered closely together. One central figure is wearing ornate vestments and holding an object, possibly a bowl. Another figure behind holds a staff topped with a crucifix. The surrounding architecture and attire suggest a historical or biblical setting, with buildings featuring arches and columns. The scene conveys interaction and focus among the figures, as they appear engaged in an important moment. The use of line work is detailed, providing depth and texture to the characters and setting, with cross-hatching used for shadows and highlights.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching touched with black ink on laid paper [proof]

  • Credit Line

    Katharine Shepard Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 49 × 31.5 cm (19 5/16 × 12 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 51.1 × 33.1 cm (20 1/8 × 13 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.72.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc 1854-1888, no. 4

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(James A. Bergquist, Newton Centre, MA); purchased by NGA, 2022.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels: no. 4

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: P.f.; by later hand, lower center below image in graphite: etat; by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: Jean Baptiste Marie Pierre 1713 - 89 / [not deciphered]; 1125; XVII; III p. 370 no. 6; 798

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