The image displays a drawing featuring a partial view of a figure's face, focusing on the person's head and shoulders turned slightly to the right. The individual has delicate facial features and their hair is styled intricately with curls and a possible bun, adorned with decorative elements. They are wearing clothing with a ruffled collar. Next to this portrait is a drawn figure of a mythical or classical character, shown in a reclining position with an arm raised above the head, draped in flowing fabric. The background is a textured paper aged with hints of wear, showcasing these sketches in red chalk or a similar medium, giving the illustration a classical ambiance. Some text is visible in the top portion but is partially obscured and difficult to read. The bottom right corner of the image has a patch of similar paper, adding an element of restoration or preservation to the artwork.
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The image displays a drawing featuring a partial view of a figure's face, focusing on the person's head and shoulders turned slightly to the right. The individual has delicate facial features and their hair is styled intricately with curls and a possible bun, adorned with decorative elements. They are wearing clothing with a ruffled collar. Next to this portrait is a drawn figure of a mythical or classical character, shown in a reclining position with an arm raised above the head, draped in flowing fabric. The background is a textured paper aged with hints of wear, showcasing these sketches in red chalk or a similar medium, giving the illustration a classical ambiance. Some text is visible in the top portion but is partially obscured and difficult to read. The bottom right corner of the image has a patch of similar paper, adding an element of restoration or preservation to the artwork.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Portrait of a Queen and a Study of a Woman Seated on a Cloud; verso, Sleeping Figure

Simone Cantarini

Medium
red chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 15.2 x 19.3 cm (6 x 7 5/8 in.) (the lower right corner cut out)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
2009.70.91
Credit line
Joseph F. McCrindle Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • Baroque
  • Seated figure
  • Woman
  • Cloud
Provenance

Joseph McCrindle [1923-2008], New York; Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

Inscription

by artist, upper right in red chalk: Regina [T?] [?] / Uxor

Watermarks

partial watermark visible (not deciphered)

NGA object ID 143807. 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.