Funeral Procession of a Saint with Angels

18th century

Follower of Francesco Fontebasso

Associated Names
Anonymous Artist

Artist

Francesco Fontebasso

Related Artist, Venetian, 1709 - 1769

This is a drawing of a religious scene with ornate columns, angels, and individuals in devotional postures. The scene depicts an interior setting with architectural elements like columns and arches. Two angels are shown at the center top, with wings extended. Below them, church figures are seen holding torches or staffs, with some kneeling, bowing, or engaged in acts of worship. The group is gathered around a gravestone-like structure draped in fabric. The drawing features intricate detailing on the figures' robes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink, brush and brown ink, and brown wash, heightened with white, on prepared laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Malcolm W. Bick

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 54.2 x 40.6 cm (21 5/16 x 16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1973.64.8

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Christian M. Nebehay, Vienna, by 1906); J.V. Novak (Lugt 1949); (Christian M. Nebehay, Vienna, c. 1969); Malcolm M. BIck, Springfield, MA, by 1973); gift to NGA in 1973.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1974

  • Recent Acquisitions and Promised Gifts: Sculptures, Drawings, Prints. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1974:205.

1990

  • Magrini, Marina. "Francesco Fontebasso-I disegni," Saggi e Memorie di Storia dell'Arte 17, 1990: 168 note 17, 196, under no. 200.

Inscriptions

in later hand, upper center verso: M.; lower left verso: 1 d; lower right verso: XXI/14 / #17

Wikidata ID

Q64562066

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