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The image shows a sketch of a group of people surrounding a central figure. The central figure and others are depicted in dynamic poses, suggesting movement or gesture. The central figure appears to hold a significant position within the scene. The figures are dressed in flowing robes or tunics, with some standing and others kneeling. There are no distinct facial features due to the sketch's level of detail. The setting features large columns and an archway, suggesting an architectural space. The sketch conveys a sense of a gathered assembly or a dramatic scene without providing explicit narrative details.
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The image shows a sketch of a group of people surrounding a central figure. The central figure and others are depicted in dynamic poses, suggesting movement or gesture. The central figure appears to hold a significant position within the scene. The figures are dressed in flowing robes or tunics, with some standing and others kneeling. There are no distinct facial features due to the sketch's level of detail. The setting features large columns and an archway, suggesting an architectural space. The sketch conveys a sense of a gathered assembly or a dramatic scene without providing explicit narrative details.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Bishop Blessing a King

Sebastiano Conca

Medium
black and white chalk on blue laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 20.2 x 29.3 cm (7 15/16 x 11 9/16 in.) mount: 30.3 x 39.7 cm (11 15/16 x 15 5/8 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
2009.70.97
Credit line
Joseph F. McCrindle Collection
Time span
1651 to 1700
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Seated figure
  • Hat
  • Figures
Provenance

Jonathan Richardson, Jr. [1694-1771], London (Lugt 2170). Lord John Somers [1650-1716], London (according to inscription). Sir Joshua Reynolds [1723-1792], London (Lugt 2364). Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York; Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

Inscription

by later hand, lower right in graphite: [S?]; by later hand, center verso in pen and brown ink: From Sir. J. Reynolds, *Lord Somers, & [Richardson Jr] collections / *Lord Somers' mark is between the two center(underlined) figures, thus P.5; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 30952 A477; by later hand on mat, upper left verso in graphite: [?] Martin 9546

NGA object ID 143742. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.