God de Vader met musicerende engelen

About this artwork

…; the dealer G. Ventura, Paris, possibly circa 1930-1939, L. 2501b;{Fondation Custodia, Marques de collection, entree L. 2501b.} …; anonymous sale, Paris (Drouot), 11 December 1937, no. 55, as Abraham Blomaert; OR …; anonymous sale, Paris (Drouot), 11 December 1937, no. 55, as Abraham Blomaert; …; the dealer G. Ventura, Paris, possibly circa 1930-1939, L. 2501b;{Fondation Custodia, Marques de collection, entree L. 2501b.} ...; the dealer J. Wiegersma, Utrecht, L. 1552b; …; acquired by the museu...

Art Historical Context

This delicate pen drawing by Raffaellino da Reggio captures the majestic figure of God the Father surrounded by music-making angels, a theme that resonated deeply in Renaissance religious art. Created between 1560 and 1578, the work reflects the artist’s training in the Mannerist tradition, where elongated forms and graceful movement conveyed spiritual elevation. As a pen study measuring 250 by 407 millimeters, it likely served as a preparatory sketch or independent devotional piece, showcasing the expressive potential of line work to suggest both divine authority and celestial harmony. Raffa...