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This is a drawing of a deathbed scene with multiple figures surrounding a bed, with one person lying on it. There are individuals wearing pointed hoods holding torches, and another figure in clerical robes gesturing with a staff topped with a skull-like object. The scene includes a chair with a skull motif. The drawing is detailed and shaded, giving it a historical feel. The inscription refers to Antonio Zingano and mentions a return to life.
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This is a drawing of a deathbed scene with multiple figures surrounding a bed, with one person lying on it. There are individuals wearing pointed hoods holding torches, and another figure in clerical robes gesturing with a staff topped with a skull-like object. The scene includes a chair with a skull motif. The drawing is detailed and shaded, giving it a historical feel. The inscription refers to Antonio Zingano and mentions a return to life.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Antonio Zingano

Jacques Callot after Matteo Rosselli

Date
1619
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 13.2 × 8.2 cm (5 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1969.15.311
Credit line
R.L. Baumfeld Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Miracles of Our Lady of the Annunciation, Florence

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Death
  • Costume
  • Skull
  • Figures
  • Writing

NGA object ID 51464. 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.