Martyr with an Angel

Jacob Matham

Associated Names
Jacob Matham

Artist, Dutch, 1571 - 1631

The image depicts a full-body sketch of two figures. The person on the right is seated and facing slightly towards the left, with their head tilted downwards as if looking at the other figure. This person has curly hair styled into an updo or braided at the back, and wears a long, flowing garment with intricate drapery and folds. A circular ornament is depicted on the chest, and a halo surrounds the head. The seated person holds a staff in their left hand. To the person's right stands a cherubic figure with small, feathered wings, holding a bowl filled with circular objects, possibly fruit. This smaller figure has curly hair and appears to be looking up toward the seated person. The background is plain and textured, with faint sketching to suggest fabric or clouds swirling around.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown-gray wash over black chalk

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 17.8 x 13 cm (7 x 5 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5862


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

LJR (Lugt Supp.1760b)

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center on mount in red ink: Matham

Wikidata ID

Q64580033

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