Studies of a Holy Family

Cesare Pollini

Associated Names
Cesare Pollini

Artist, Italian, c. 1560 - c. 1600

The image shows multiple figures, including seated adults with infants and flying cherubs. The composition includes central seated adults with surrounding infants, some being held and others flying. The outlines have detailed expressions and drapery folds with dynamic strokes. The background features sketches of small cherub-like figures. The color palette is muted with earthy tones and highlights.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown and pink wash, heightened with white gouache, on laid paper washed sanguine

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 19.4 x 20.1 cm (7 5/8 x 7 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1975.57.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Bonnat(L.1714), Wreath inscribed di GC / No 35 / C / A

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1988

  • Italian Renaissance Drawings, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1988, no cat.

Inscriptions

Verso inscribed in graphite by modern hand

Wikidata ID

Q64538165

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