Lot Essay
Professor Bolten upon inspection of the drawing confirmed the attribution and in a letter dated 28 August 1996 kindly pointed out that this is the only drawn version of this 'specific subject', and will include it in his forthcoming catalogue of the artist's drawings.
In punishment for using perfumes before he became a monk, Saint Arsenius never changed the foul smelling water which he used to make baskets. The water dish is in front of him. Frederick has faithfully reproduced the drawing by his father apart from introducing the rosary draped over the bible in the background.
In punishment for using perfumes before he became a monk, Saint Arsenius never changed the foul smelling water which he used to make baskets. The water dish is in front of him. Frederick has faithfully reproduced the drawing by his father apart from introducing the rosary draped over the bible in the background.