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Studie voor een figuur van Mars

Carlo Cignani

1660 - 1668

Medium

prepared paper

Dimensions

h 342mm × w 215mm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

prepared paper; chalk

Object Type

drawing

Subject Matter

(story of) Mars (Ares)

Acquisition Method

purchase

Acquired

1948

Notes

Collection Type

drawings

About Carlo Cignani

1628–1719 • Papal States

Painter who continued the tradition of Bolognese classicism into the 18th century. He became the first president of the Accademia Clementina in 1711. His style is similar to that of Guido Reni. Comment on works: Mythology; Religious.

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