Death of Saint Cecilia

Second half of the XVIII century. Red chalk on laid paper.
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The saint, half lying on the ground, is assisted by two women, one of whom kisses her hand. On the right, the pontiff, followed by his entourage, blesses her. Above, a young angel bearing the palm branch and the crown of martyrdom appears. The composition is directly related to Domenichino’s in the church of San Luigi dei Francesi in Rome. It was probably drawn in Rome and is likely related to drawing D000674 for an undetermined set.

Pérez Sánchez, Alfonso Emilio, Museo del Prado Catálogo de Dibujos T. III. Dibujos Españoles, Siglo XVIII C-Z, Madrid, Museo del Prado, 1977, p.24

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Inventory number: D000668
Author: José del Castillo
Title: Death of Saint Cecilia
Date: Second half of the XVIII century
Technique: Red chalk
Support: Laid paper
Dimension: Height: 270 mm; Width: 200 mm
Provenance: Bequest of Pedro Fernández Durán y Bernaldo de Quirós, 1931
Entry date: 1931

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Pérez Sánchez, Alfonso Emilio, Museo del Prado Catálogo de Dibujos T. III. Dibujos Españoles, Siglo XVIII C-Z, Museo del Prado, Madrid, 1977, pp. 24.