Allegorical figure of Piety (Pietas) (R); Veiled female figure and draped figure holding a book (V)

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Allegorical figure of Piety (Pietas) (R); Veiled female figure and draped figure holding a book (V)

Attributed to Lorenzo Pasinelli Italian, Bolognese, 1629 - 1700

Date1650-1700

Period17th century

Classification(s)

Art / Drawings

Object TypeDrawing

Extent1

Registration NumberFAS/D/34

DescriptionThis drawing of a standing crowned female figure, attributed to Lorenzo Pasinelli, may represent an Allegorical Personification of Piety (Pietas), sometimes identified by a flaming altar as seen on the left of the figure.
On the verso are two drawings on either side of the folding line; a female figure wearing a veil, and a study of the drapery of a figure holding a book.Material

Red chalk on laid paper

Technique

Drawing

DimensionsSupport: 33.4 x 23 cm

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