A pair of angels with swords and the serpent; faint graphite drawing of a figure between the angels
Draughtsman: Flaxman, John
Method of acquisition: Given (1912) by Murray, Charles Fairfax
1792 - 1793
Design for 'Purgatorio' Canto 8, v. 25, "E vidi uscir de l'alto e scener gine Due angeli con due spade affocate".
Support
composed of
laid paper
Leaf
Height 192 mm
Width 131 mm
Drawing (image-making) : Pen and ink over traces of graphite on laid paper
Accession number: 736*.f.6
Primary reference Number: 38959
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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