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An ink and wash drawing of scenes from Saint Joseph’s life, including Jesus’ birth and childhood. The scenes are presented within an ornate wall with figurative sculptures at the top. An ink and wash drawing of scenes from Saint Joseph’s life, including Jesus’ birth and childhood. The scenes are presented within an ornate wall with figurative sculptures at the top.

Marco Tullio Montagna

Scenes from the Life of Saint Joseph,

Description

Maker

Title

Scenes from the Life of Saint Joseph

Medium

graphite, wash technique

Materials/Techniques

Dimensions

26.5 x 53.7 cm (10 7/16 x 21 3/16 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Inscribed on verso in 17th-century hand: " Ill...Illus:mo et Reve:mo Sig.re et Pn / Marco Tulio Montagna" with several "I" to the left; at center right: "Io Marco Tulio Montagna"

Watermark: pilgrim (?) in a three-pointed shield

Marks: RISD museum stamp

Type

Credit

Gift of Miss Ellen D. Sharpe

Object Number

50.305

About

Scenes from the Life of Saint Joseph

Inscribed on verso in 17th-century hand: " Ill...Illus:mo et Reve:mo Sig.re et Pn / Marco Tulio Montagna" with several "I" to the left; at center right: "Io Marco Tulio Montagna"

Watermark: pilgrim (?) in a three-pointed shield

Marks: RISD museum stamp

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Use

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