DrawingsItalian16th-17th century

Various Studies for a Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian; verso: Sketches of Archers

16th-17th century

Artists

Ludovico Cardi da CigoliArtist

Jacopo TintorettoArtist

Classification

Drawings

Medium

Brown ink and brown wash on buff antique laid paper; verso: brown ink

Culture

Italian

Century

16th-17th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Drawings

Dimensions

12.1 × 22.3 cm (4 3/4 × 8 3/4 in.)

Provenance

Philippe Huart, Paris (Lugt 2083). Houlditch. Bellingham-Smith. [Frederik Muller & Cie., Amsterdam, July 5, 1927, lot 6]. [P. & D. Colnaghi, London] sold; to Paul J. Sachs (by 1929); bequest; to Fogg Art Museum, 1965

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