Religion Kneeling before a Monstrance, Attended by Putti

1559–1613

Not on view

With remarkable quickness and concision, Cigoli  drew the allegorical figure of Religion kneeling before  a monstrance (a sacred vessel). The curved border at  left indicates that the study was perhaps preparatory  for a specific architectural space. Attendant putti hold epigrams signifying Christ (INRI and IHS). The sheet once belonged to Sigismondo Coccapani, a close follower of Cigoli’s.

Artwork Details

Title: Religion Kneeling before a Monstrance, Attended by Putti
Artist: Cigoli (Ludovico Cardi) (Italian, Castello di Cigoli 1559–1613 Rome)
Date: 1559–1613
Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over black chalk
Dimensions: 8 11/16 x 7in. (22 x 17.8cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Werner H. Kramarsky, 1990
Object Number: 1990.148
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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