A Saint Holding the dead Christ

A Saint Holding the dead Christ

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and bistre over red and black chalk; laid down
Measurements
18.1 × 13.3 cm (sheet)
Inscription
inscribed l.l.: Pasqualini 53
inscribed: Dead Christ supported by a Saint / by Pasqualini
inscribed in ink l.l.: From Barry Delany's Coll
inscribed on reverse: (...illeg.)
Accession Number
1278.729-3
Department
International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1923
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Emotions and Mental States Human Figures Religion and Mythology
Subjects (specific)
audiences Bible, New Testament (Biblical books, sacred texts) Crucifixion of Christ (New Testament narrative) deaths Descent from the Cross (New Testament narrative) Jesus Christ (Christian character) saints seated figures
Movements
Baroque

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