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Nicolo Sagredo

Italian, 1606 - 1676

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The image depicts several figures in various positions, viewed from the waist up or in three-quarter view. One figure appears to be leaning forward, partially obscured by a column; their facial features are soft and not clearly defined, with long flowing hair. Other figures in the composition seem to be bending or kneeling, engaged in a dynamic scene. The attire visible includes draped garments with some having hues of red and green. No jewelry or objects are prominently displayed in their hands. The background is loosely defined, with architectural elements like columns and arches, rendered in soft, muted tones that blend with the figures.
Jacopo Bassano, The Mocking of Christ, 1568, colored chalks on blue laid paper, Andrew W. Mellon Fund, 1980.30.1

The Mocking of Christ

Jacopo Bassano · 1568 · colored chalks on blue laid paper ·  Accession ID  1980.30.1

The image is a drawing depicting a person in a curled position. The person's head, back, and arms are visible as they lean forward with their head near their arm. The facial features are softly rendered in profile with short, textured hair. The body is depicted with minimal detailing, focusing on contours and curves. There are no visible clothing details. The background is a muted blue or grey tone with speckling, likely representing paper texture.
Leandro Bassano, A Man Lifting a Bundle, c. 1592, charcoal with red and white chalk on blue paper (laid on modern blue paper), Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2007.111.47

A Man Lifting a Bundle

Leandro Bassano · c. 1592 · charcoal with red and white chalk on blue paper (laid on modern blue paper) ·  Accession ID  2007.111.47