Lot Essay
For a drawing of the same subject, rarely depicted, by Gennari's uncle Guercino see D.M. Stone, Guercino, Master Draftsman, exhib. cat., Cambridge, Arthur M. Sackler Museum, 1991, no. 43, illustrated.
The Temptation of Saint Francis
Details
Attributed to Cesare Gennari (1637-1688)
The Temptation of Saint Francis
with inscription 'Guercino'
red chalk, in an early 18th Century carved and gilded frame, possibly German
188 x 148 mm.
The Temptation of Saint Francis
with inscription 'Guercino'
red chalk, in an early 18th Century carved and gilded frame, possibly German
188 x 148 mm.
Provenance
R. Udny (L. 2248), his mount.
W. Esdaile (L. 2617, twice, on the drawing and the mount).
F. Abbott (L. 970).
W. Esdaile (L. 2617, twice, on the drawing and the mount).
F. Abbott (L. 970).