Saint Homobono

Attributed to Avanzino Nucci

Associated Names
Avanzino Nucci

Artist, Italian, c. 1552 - 1629

This is a detailed drawing of numerous figures gathered together. The central figure is handing something to another figure using a crutch. There are additional figures surrounding them, some partially visible. One figure is cloaked and appeared to be seated or kneeling. The drawing is done in a monochrome palette with shading for depth. The use of dark outlines and light washes gives the image an old-world feel. The composition is balanced with flowing lines indicating movement and interaction.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash and white heightening

  • Credit Line

    Julius S. Held Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 14.4 x 18.3 cm (5 11/16 x 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.1.45

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Julius S. Held [1905-2002]; gift 1985 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

later hand lower left on mount in brown ink: Del Avanzino.S.Homobono; upper center verso in graphite: Avanzino Nucci? / 1551-1629; across bottom verso: see also G.Macchietti, Mitt. J. K. (illegible) Florence, / VII, 1955, 128.

Wikidata ID

Q64536774

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