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BAGNACAVALLO (Bartolommeo Ramenghi, called)

(1484-1542)

52. — The Virgin and Infant Christ surrounded by Saints

The Virgin holding the Infant in her lap is seated on a throne in the centre in front of a column. The little St. John, his reed-cross on his arm, is kneeling on the right of the throne. Behind him St. Joseph, and on the extreme right, attached to a column and pierced by arrows, St. Sebastian. On the opposite side, St. Peter holding the cross and another Saint. Three angels are hovering in the air above. A landscape with buildings in the background.

Inscription at the base of the throne. Panel, 101 1/2 in. by 77 1/4 in.

Prom the Guggenheim Collection, Venice.

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