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Tomb of a Bishop

Battista Angolo del Moro after Parmigianino

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a religious scene. The upper portion shows a seated figure with a child, flanked by two winged angelic beings holding musical instruments. The figures are surrounded by floral motifs and display grandeur and reverence in their poses. Below is an arrangement with inscriptions framed by two cherub-like figures. The lower portion shows a gathering of figures dressed in ornate robes and hats, in a ceremonial or ecclesiastical setting. The style resembles Raphael, with intricate detail and a classical composition.

Artwork Details

Date
1540s
Medium
etching with engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3546 × 4872 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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