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The Virgin Nursing the Christ Child, in a Glory of Angels (recto); Studies for seated figures of Christ and God the Father in red chalk (verso)

1690–1758
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  • Title: The Virgin Nursing the Christ Child, in a Glory of Angels (recto); Studies for seated figures of Christ and God the Father in red chalk (verso)
  • Artist: Nicola Maria Rossi (Italian, Naples (?) 1690–1758 Naples)
  • Date: 1690–1758
  • Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over red chalk. Verso: faint red chalk studies for seated figures of Christ and God the Father seen in steep perspective
  • Dimensions: 11-7/16 x 9-15/16 in. (29.0 x 25.2 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Gift of Henry Walters, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.236.25
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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