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Double Drawing, 16th Century,Brown Ink,Wash on Paper browse these categories for related items... Directory: Fine Art:Drawings:Pen:Pre 1700: item # 464486 Please refer to our stock # 891 when inquiring.
DeHoogh Antiques 1624 Pine Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-735-7722 Guest Book $12,000 |
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| Italy 16th Century, height 25.5cm, width 17.5cm The recto is a drawing of a beautiful woman wearing a brooch to close her cloak, as did many figures ,both male and female during the early Renaissance. The woman also holds several necklaces in her hand. This is not known to the attribute of a specific individual. Therefore the figure is an allegorical one, namely Charity. Charity signifing the charity of the Church. Has a fragmentary watermark. At the lower margin of the old mount is an inscribed mark of Nicholas Lanier. The verso image is titled'Religioni'. The figure holds a large staff with a cross on the top, an attribute given to many during the Early Renaissance. This figure also holds a book. Framed. | |||||||||
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