Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus, Flemish, 1523–1605 Search this
Engraver:
Rafael Sadeler I, Flemish, 1560/61 - 1628/32 Search this
Publisher:
Rafael Sadeler I, Flemish, 1560/61 - 1628/32 Search this
Medium:
Recto: pen and brown ink, brush and brown and gray wash on laid paper Verso: pen and brown ink over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 7.7 × 10.5 cm (3 1/16 × 4 1/8 in.)
Type:
figures
Drawing
Object Name:
Drawing
Made in:
Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Date:
ca. 1580–1605
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Recto: Christ is shown lying upon a bier. Two angels hold lighted candles near his head. The Virgin kneels beside him and Mary Magdalene by his feet. Other figures surround, bowing their heads in mourning.
Verso: Zeuxis in his studio, painting an image of Helen of Troy. Several nude models pose nearby, one upon a platform. The study of the leg is above, at left. Framing line at left.
