Saints Francis and Anthony in Adoration of the Eucharist
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Catalogue Number:
17
Artist:
Pompeo Ghitti (1631-1703)
Title:
Saints Francis and Anthony in Adoration of the Eucharist
Work Type:
Drawing
Date:
17th Century
Culture:
Italian
Medium:
Brown ink and wash over light graphite sketching on laid paper, pasted on secondary support
Dimensions:
11 1/4 X 8 in.
Inscriptions & Annotations:
Inscribed Pompeo Ghitti Brefciano (ink); Verso: Inscribed Originale / Pompeo gih Breciano (ink) and annotated 3 / J787 (in oval) / 46 (ink)
Watermarks:
Unidentified; Possibly letters F and P flanking a cross with three orbs at the top
Condition:
Repaired lower right, scattered staining, generally intact, stable
Credit Line:
Cornell College, Gift of Robert Sonnenschein II
Accession Year:
1951
Object Number:
1951.17
Commentary:
Ghitti began his career as a studio assistant to Ottavio Amigoni (1605-1661) in Brescia and then, with Giovanni-Battista Discepoli (known as Lo Zoppo di Lugano, 1590-1660) in Milan.
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