The Virgin and Child with John the Baptist

Cornelis Schut I

Associated Names
Cornelis Schut I

Artist, Flemish, 1597 - 1655

The image shows a drawing with three main figures and several background figures. The central figure is seated and holding a child on their lap. The adult figure has a softly drawn face, shoulder-length hair, and flowing clothing with shadows and folds. A small child is seated close by, and another child is standing to the left holding a staff. In the background are lightly sketched figures and indistinct shapes, possibly cherubs. The drawing has a textured appearance.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Julius S. Held

Associated Names

Inscriptions

recto: none; verso: upper left in graphite in later hand: P 1963 E

Markings

recto: none; verso: Julius Samuel Held (Lugt 4805)

Watermarks

(similar to Heawood 66)

Wikidata ID

Q64540405

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