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Antonio Zingano

Jacques Callot after Matteo Rosselli

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a deathbed scene with multiple figures surrounding a bed, with one person lying on it. There are individuals wearing pointed hoods holding torches, and another figure in clerical robes gesturing with a staff topped with a skull-like object. The scene includes a chair with a skull motif. The drawing is detailed and shaded, giving it a historical feel. The inscription refers to Antonio Zingano and mentions a return to life.

Artwork Details

Date
1619
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
2800 × 4474 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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