The Madonna and Child c. 1640-85
Black and white chalk on grey-green paper | 23.8 x 23.7 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 906056
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Sassoferrato (1609-85)
The Madonna and Child c. 1640-85
![The Madonna and Child The Madonna and Child](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/a/2/1065-1292515666.jpg?itok=KTgxFWVp)
Sassoferrato (1609-85)
The Madonna and Child c. 1640-85
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A study of the Madonna, half-length, looking down at the naked Christ Child held in her arms. He stretches out his arms towards her. The drawing has been squared for enlargement.
Provenance
Bought in Rome by Richard Dalton, c.1768-9, on behalf of George III (20 scudi for a group of 67 drawings by Sassoferrato, RCIN 906046-906112; see list of disbursements in Royal Archives, 15602-3)
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Medium and techniques
Black and white chalk on grey-green paper
Measurements
23.8 x 23.7 cm (sheet of paper)