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Gian Lorenzo Bernini

1608 - before 1669

Medium

pen

Dimensions

d 59mm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

paper; ink

Object Type

drawing; design

Subject Matter

the Franciscan monk Peter of Alcantara; possible attributes: book, crucifix, discipline, dove, pen and ink, skull; the Carmelite nun of Florence, Mary-Magdalene of Pazzi; possible attributes: chain, Christ-child, crown of thorns, instruments of the Passion, stigmata; Holy Ghost represented as a dove (in flames)

Acquisition Method

purchase

Acquired

1955

Notes

diameter 59 mm

Collection Type

drawings

About Gian Lorenzo Bernini

1598–1680

Italian sculptor, architect, painter, and designer who is considered to be the supreme artist of the Italian Baroque. His important patrons included the Barberini and Borghese families. Italian architect. Comment on works: sculptor