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Studie voor een Maria bij haar huwelijk

Giovanni Lanfranco

1592 - 1647

Medium

paper

Dimensions

h 402mm × w 357mm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

paper; chalk

Object Type

drawing

Subject Matter

marriage of Mary and Joseph, 'Sposalizio': they are married by the high priest (+ Mary); standing figure - AA - female human figure

Acquisition Method

bequest

Acquired

1981

Notes

Legaat van de heer I.Q. van Regteren Altena, Amsterdam

Collection Type

drawings

About Giovanni Lanfranco

1582–1647

Most famous for his dome frescoes, including the 'Assumption of the Virgin' in the dome of S Andrea della Valle in Rome. Italian artist. Comment on works: History

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