The Disrobing of Saint Lawrence

A pupil of Giovanni Battista Paggi, Cappellino emerges today as one of the most interesting personalities active in Genoa at the end of the 16th century. Recognized and published by Federica Mancini, the present work is part of a small yet consistent group of drawings recently attributed to the artist, characterized by a swirling pen style. Within this group, the present sheet stands out for its size and ambitious composition centered on the towering Saint Lawrence shown while being undressed by executioners in preparation for his martyrdom.