The Nativity with God the Father and the Holy Spirit

c. 1645

Salvatore Castiglione

Associated Names
Salvatore Castiglione

Artist, Italian, 1620 - 1676

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione

Artist, Italian, 1609 - 1664

The drawing depicts a figure holding a child surrounded by plants. The scene gives off a spiritual feeling, with clouds or mystical figures present. The intricate cross-hatching and line work bring depth and texture to the image, highlighting the gentle expressions and fabric folds. The atmosphere of the drawing conveys tranquility and protection.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Bert Freidus

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 28.2 x 19.9 cm (11 1/8 x 7 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1988.62.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 11 (as Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione)

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1997

  • Six Centuries/Six Artists, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1997.

2012

  • The Baroque Genius of Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D. C., 2012

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821: no. 11 (as Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione)

Inscriptions

all inscriptions by later hand in graphite, upper center verso: 17; lower center verso: B.XXI. 15.11; lower right verso: L ofc / 7/71.; lower center verso: PT11TBR

Wikidata ID

Q74880320

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