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Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saint Basil the Great and Saint John the Baptist and Donor

1540–50
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saint Basil the Great and Saint John the Baptist and Donor
  • Artist: Niccolò dell' Abate (Italian, Modena 1509–1571 Fontainebleau (?))
  • Date: 1540–50
  • Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash. Mounted on board
  • Dimensions: 9 1/8 x 7 5/8in. (23.2 x 19.4cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Harry G. Sperling, 1971
  • Object Number: 1975.131.45
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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