Martyrdom of Saint Andrew

18th century

Follower of Francesco Fontebasso

Associated Names
Anonymous Artist

Artist

Francesco Fontebasso

Related Artist, Venetian, 1709 - 1769

This painting features a gathering of figures in various poses of discussion and reverence. Above them, cherubic figures fly through the clouds. The scene includes architectural elements and a large flag, suggesting a formal or ceremonial context. The style is reminiscent of classical or baroque art, with detailed line work and rich contrasts highlighting the figures and expressions. The painting resembles the style of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.

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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): 51.9 x 39.1 cm (20 7/16 x 15 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1973.64.11

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, 1974:206.

1990

  • Magrini, Marina. "Francesco Fontebasso-I disegni," Saggi e Memorie di Storia dell'Arte 17, 1990: 168 note 17, 195, under no. 193.

Inscriptions

in unknown hand, upper center verso: 19.; lower left verso: 1 g; lower right verso: XXI/6 / #6

Wikidata ID

Q64562070

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