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Franceschini, Baldassare (known as Il Volterrano)
Six Studies of the Virgin and Child Six études de la Vierge à l'Enfant
Around 1655 v. 1765

This sheet with studies of the Virgin and Child evinces the workings of the artistic mind. Working swiftly and with concern for compelling composition over details of form, Baldassare Franceschini explores a variety of poses to arrive at the most satisfying one. Of concern are the arrangement of the Virgin’s arms, the contours of which have been strengthened by repeated and overlapping strokes. Such study demonstrates an almost scientific interest in compositional possibilities.

Franceschini, Baldassare (known as Il Volterrano)
Volterra, Italy, 1611-Florence, Italy 1690 Volterra, Italy, 1611-Florence, Italy 1690
Six Studies of the Virgin and Child Six études de la Vierge à l'Enfant
Around 1655 v. 1765
Red chalk on paper Sanguine sur papier
height / width: 16.80 x 25.40 cm; 6.61 x 9.99 in.
Gift of Bayside Lakeshore Properties Ltd., Montreal, 1998 Don de Bayside Lakeshore Properties, Montréal, 1998
41-018.49

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