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General Info
Title
Divine Shepherdess with Baby Jesus
Description
Composition in black, brown, red ochre tones. Contour lines, winding, with touches smoky red ochre. monumental and sculptural in character and bulky rounded shapes that resemble the Italian madonas. Virgin of representation as Divine Shepherdess and the Child Jesus enchapelado on background in brown tone with squares. Occupying the entire height of the support, Divine Shepherdess, facing sitting. Has the face 3/4 on the left and long semi-hidden by hair big hat brimmed round. Oval face, closed eyes, delicate features, mouth shut. wears dress with draped in front of her blouse and drape the skirt. Long and long sleeves, ending in a point. It has stretched the on the right arm and slightly away from the body, with hand seeming to touch something. On the left arm snared Child Jesus who is standing on his on the left thigh. Child Jesus faces with face almost 3/4 on the right and round hat, small flap on the head. Around the face, cue curly hair. Indicated facial features, delicate face. Arm bent on the right hand over his chest. Shown on the left forearm. Clothes wheel medium length with filling drapery. It barefoot and type of braided strap around the legs.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
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Themes
Relations
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Function
Artwork Function
CartoonArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Cartoon for the mural painting Divine Shepherdess [FCO 1013]
Support and Technique
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
lead pencilArtMediumType
sanguine pigmentArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Technique
Tracing made with lead pencil and perfurated to transfer image to wall; regular, red ocher pigment stains applied with blotter.
Authenticity
Certificate
884
Dimensions
Height
138
Width
128
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Stamped signature in bottom left corner "Portinari*". Undated
