The Holy Ghost, 1680s (?)
Attributed to Giacinto Brandiexpand_more
Pen and brown ink and wash over traces of black chalkexpand_more
Gift of Dr. Alfred Baderexpand_more 69.11.1
Not on Viewexpand_more
This methodically drawn, detailed design was probably a contract drawing, executed by the artist as the final modello for approval by the patron before painting on the project was begun. The airy, brightly lit scene of cherubs floating around the Holy Ghost probably decorated the ceiling of a chapel.
Details
- Title
- The Holy Ghost
- Artist Life
- (Roman), 1623 - 1691
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 69.11.1
- Provenance
- Unidentified, not in Lugt
- Curator Approved
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