Lot Essay
Bartsch associated this composition with Michelangelo, but it seems more likely to be based on a design by Raphael.
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The Three Holy Women going to the Sepulchre
Details
AGOSTINO VENEZIANO (1490-1540)
The Three Holy Women going to the Sepulchre
engraving, circa 1510-27, on laid paper, watermark Fleur-de-Lys in single Circle (indistinct), a good impression of this scarce print, with narrow margins, some minor stains, generally in good condition
Plate 290 x 180 mm., Sheet 293 x 183 mm.
The Three Holy Women going to the Sepulchre
engraving, circa 1510-27, on laid paper, watermark Fleur-de-Lys in single Circle (indistinct), a good impression of this scarce print, with narrow margins, some minor stains, generally in good condition
Plate 290 x 180 mm., Sheet 293 x 183 mm.
Provenance
Jonathan Richardson Sr. (1665-1745), London (Lugt 2183); possibly his posthumous sale, Cock, London, 22 January 1747 and following days (14th session, lot 27).
Johannes Michiel Rysbrack (1693-1770), London (Lugt 1912); possibly his sale, Langford, London, 15 February 1764 and following days.
Nathaniel Hone (1718-1784), London (Lugt 2793); possibly his posthumous sale, Hutchins, London, 7-14 February 1785.
Christie's, London, 5 December 1979, lot 20.
With P & D. Colnaghi, London; acquired at the above sale.
Acquired from the above, on 12 December 1979.
Johannes Michiel Rysbrack (1693-1770), London (Lugt 1912); possibly his sale, Langford, London, 15 February 1764 and following days.
Nathaniel Hone (1718-1784), London (Lugt 2793); possibly his posthumous sale, Hutchins, London, 7-14 February 1785.
Christie's, London, 5 December 1979, lot 20.
With P & D. Colnaghi, London; acquired at the above sale.
Acquired from the above, on 12 December 1979.
Literature
Bartsch 33
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