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TITLE:
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Saint Anthony Abbot with the Young Saint John the Baptist
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CATEGORY:
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Works on Paper (Drawings, Watercolors etc.)
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MATERIALS:
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Red chalk
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MARKINGS:
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Illegible inscription
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SIZE:
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17.6 x 20.2 cm ; 7 x 7 15/16 in
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REGION:
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Italian
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STYLE:
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Old Masters
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PRICE*:
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DESCRIPTION:
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The drawing shows two hermit saints, one biblical and one historical. The incongruous conjunction of these two sugests the design was intended for a banner, perhaps commissioned by an order such as the Benedictines whose founder, St. Benedict, was also a hermit.
Red chalk drawings by Nicolo are rare but show a marvellous understanding of the medium. We are grateful to Sylvie Beguin for confirming the attribution.
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PROVENANCE:
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Christie's, London, 26 November, 1974, lot 7; bought Monte Rudolf Joseph, London
Private Collection, London
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