The Virgin and child appear to Saint Bruno. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after G.F. Barbieri, il Guercino, 1647.

  • Guercino, 1591-1666.
Date:
1647
Reference:
11803i
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La Pinacoteca della Pontificia Accademia delle Belle Arti in Bologna
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The Virgin and child appear to Saint Bruno. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after G.F. Barbieri, il Guercino, 1647. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Description

Bishop's garments lie on the ground, referring to Bruno's refusal of the archbishopric of Reggio. In the background he reads, resting his book on a rock in the desert retreat of the Grande Chartreuse

Publication/Creation

1647

Physical description

1 drawing : pencil ; border 30.5 x 18 cm.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 11803i

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