Lot Essay
Though close in subject and style to drawings by Jan Swart van Groningen, Pieter Coecke van Aelst and Dirck Pietersz. Crabeth, this drawing has so far eluded a firm attribution.
The Crossing of the Red Sea
Details
Circle of Jan Swart van Groningen (c. 1520-1558)
The Crossing of the Red Sea
with inscriptions 'jean cousin' and 'J'
black chalk, pen and black ink, black and grey wash, black ink framing lines
339 x 270 mm.
The Crossing of the Red Sea
with inscriptions 'jean cousin' and 'J'
black chalk, pen and black ink, black and grey wash, black ink framing lines
339 x 270 mm.
Provenance
Anonymous collector's numbers 'N1' and '12H' (verso).