Madonna and Child with Saints John and Luke

Jean Cousin the Younger

Associated Names
Jean Cousin the Younger

Artist, French, c. 1522 - c. 1594

This image shows a group of serene figures and cherubs gathered around a grand tree. A central figure is holding a child, both with halos above their heads. The scene is filled with cherubic figures interacting around the main characters, with some hovering in the air. The tree is lush with foliage, extending upwards with cherubic figures among its branches. In the background, there are detailed architectural structures, contributing to the tranquil and natural atmosphere of the scene. The drawing is created with fine linework and subtle shading, resulting in a harmonious and intricate depiction.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

G.L. Laporte (Lugt 1170), New York; Paul J. Sachs (Lugt 2091), Cambridge, Massachusetts; Julius S. Held (H, J, and S in monogram, in black ink), Old Bennington, Vermont; purchased 1983 by NGA.

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Exhibition History

1970

  • Selections from the Drawing Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Julius S. Held, University Art Gallery, Binghamton; traveling exhibition, 1970, no. 59.

1973

  • One Hundred Master Drawings from New England Private Collections, Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford; Hopkins Center Art Galleries, Dartmouth College; Museum of Fine Art, Boston, 1973-1974, no. 2.

1976

  • Old Master Drawings from American Collections, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1976, no. 135 (Ebria Feinblatt).

Bibliography

1973

  • Robinson 1973, no. 2.

Inscriptions

lower left verso in graphite: N.M. Deutsch / 1484-1530; lower left verso:Ck; lower center verso: (A.J. Sachs Coll.) (actually: P.J. Sachs Coll.); lower right verso in brown ink: Jean Cousin

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Wikidata ID

Q64581000

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