Design for a Gold and Silver Bishop's Reliquary

Luigi Valadier Italian

Previously attributed to Anonymous, Italian, 18th century Italian

late 18th century

Not on view

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Title: Design for a Gold and Silver Bishop's Reliquary
Artist: Luigi Valadier (Italian, Rome 1726–1785 Rome) (?)
Artist: Previously attributed to Anonymous, Italian, 18th century
Date: late 18th century
Medium: Pen and black ink, brush with gray, yellow, red and blue wash, highlighted with white gouache over lead or graphite on cream laid paper; framing lines in pen and brown ink
Dimensions: 16-1/4 x 14-1/4 in. (41.2 x 36.2 cm)
Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949
Object Number: 49.19.74
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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