Wilton album, folio 22b: 'Saint Thomas', or Saint Paul Holding a Sword and a Book; from the larger series of Christ and the Apostles
On folio 22 with 5 other prints: 27.78.1(103 and 105-108)
For more information on the Wilton album see entry for 27.78.1(1-428)
A print from the larger series of 13 plates by Schiavone depicting Christ and the Apostles singly (B. XVI.56.38-50), dated by Richardson to around 1550. Schiavone had earlier executed a similar series in smaller format that was heavily dependant on designs by Parmigianino (B. XVI.54.24-37; 27.78.1(42-57)). In this larger later series Schiavone no longer relies on Parmigianino models, though his style is still heavily influences by the Emilian master.
While identified by Bartsch as Saint Thomas, the attributes of the sword and the book are more commonly associated with Saint Paul.
A slightly trimmed impression of a later state, after the shading behind the apostle's left foot was noticeably altered. For an untrimmed impression of the first state see 26.70.3(197)
For more information on the Wilton album see entry for 27.78.1(1-428)
A print from the larger series of 13 plates by Schiavone depicting Christ and the Apostles singly (B. XVI.56.38-50), dated by Richardson to around 1550. Schiavone had earlier executed a similar series in smaller format that was heavily dependant on designs by Parmigianino (B. XVI.54.24-37; 27.78.1(42-57)). In this larger later series Schiavone no longer relies on Parmigianino models, though his style is still heavily influences by the Emilian master.
While identified by Bartsch as Saint Thomas, the attributes of the sword and the book are more commonly associated with Saint Paul.
A slightly trimmed impression of a later state, after the shading behind the apostle's left foot was noticeably altered. For an untrimmed impression of the first state see 26.70.3(197)
Artwork Details
- Title: Wilton album, folio 22b: 'Saint Thomas', or Saint Paul Holding a Sword and a Book; from the larger series of Christ and the Apostles
- Artist: Andrea Schiavone (Andrea Meldola) (Italian, Zadar (Zara) ca. 1510?–1563 Venice)
- Date: ca. 1550
- Medium: Etching and drypoint
- Dimensions: Sheet: 8 11/16 × 4 3/8 in. (22 × 11.1 cm)
- Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1927
- Object Number: 27.78.1(104)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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Andrea Schiavone (Andrea Meldola)
ca. 1540–45
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ca. 1610
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Sitter Anthony van Dyck
ca. 1640
Etched by Andrea Schiavone (Andrea Meldola)
ca. 1560
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