The Infant Jesus and Saint John

Guido Reni

Associated Names
Guido Reni

Artist, Bolognese, 1575 - 1642

This is a drawing of a pastoral scene involving two young figures in a detailed landscape with lush foliage and trees. In the foreground, a small child stands on a rocky surface, reaching out to another kneeling figure holding a staff adorned with a cross. A sheep grazes on the grass nearby. In the background, additional figures are set against a backdrop of trees. The drawing uses fine lines and hatching to provide texture and dimension in a classic engraving style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.65.30

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 13


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65569053

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