Cesare Franchi, called il Pollino (Perugia ca. 1560-1598 Rome)
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Cesare Franchi, called il Pollino (Perugia ca. 1560-1598 Rome)

A bacchanal of putti

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Cesare Franchi, called il Pollino (Perugia ca. 1560-1598 Rome)
A bacchanal of putti
with inscription in graphite ‘Giulio Romano’ (recto) and ‘Parmigianino’ (verso)
5 ¾ x 10 3/8 in. (15 x 26.3 cm)
red and black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash

Lot Essay

Closely inspired by Michelangelo's Bacchanal of Putti (Windsor Castle, Royal Library), this lively ensemble was executed by Pollino in his vibrant and quirky pen style. Recognized by Mario Di Giampaolo, the sheet relates to other drawings by the artist who was mostly active between Rome and Perugia in the footsteps of Federico Barocci and Federico Zuccaro (Scritti sul disegno italiano 1971-2008, Florence 2010, pp. 284-89, ill.).

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