Francesco Saverio Mergolo, Italian, 1746–1786 Search this
Medium:
Pen and brown ink, brush and gray, brown wash, black chalk on paper
Dimensions:
47.4 × 35 cm (18 11/16 × 13 3/4 in.)
Type:
figures
Drawing
Object Name:
Drawing
Made in:
Naples, Italy
Date:
ca. 1750–90
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Nativity scene showing the infant Christ child reclining on hay at center, glowing with light, surrounded by Joseph and the Virgin Mary. Three additional figures of shepherds kneel in adoration, each cast in dramatic shadow. Farm animals (cows and dogs) surround the figures. In the sky above, groups of putti holding banners in the clouds. Squared for enlargement in black chalk.
Credit Line:
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund
