A drawing of Saint Joseph by Guercino framed as a model of artistry. Colour etching by G.B. Piranesi, 1760.
- Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778.
- Date:
- [1764]
- Reference:
- 2821922i
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About this work
Description
In the drawing, Saint Joseph sleeps; behind him is his flowering staff. Below the drawing are emblems of art: a palette, a page of a drawing book showing eyes, a mahlstick etc. At the foot, below Piranesi's imprint, is the severed head of John the Baptist (the name saint of Giovanni Battista Piranesi)
Publication/Creation
[Rome] (nel palazzo del sig.r conte Tomati, a Strada Felice vicino alla Trinità de' Monti') : Si vendono presso il medesimo Piranesi, [1764]
Physical description
1 print : etching, printed in black and sanguine ; platemark 48 x 35.7 cm
Lettering
Ex collectione Bartholomaei Cavaceppi statuarii Romani. Raccolta di alcuni disegni del Barberi da Cento detto il Guercino incisi in rame, e presentati al singolar merito del Sig. Tommaso Jenkins pittore, ed accademico di S. Luca, in atto di rispetto, e d'amicizia dall'architetto, e suo coaccademico Gio. Battista Piranesi. Piranesi fe.
On the palette is etched one of Piranesis's mottoes, "Col sporcar si trova"
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2821922i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores