Gift of George Hubbard Clapp
41.83
Aaron, High Priest of the Israelites Seated on a Cloud
1590 (Earliest date)
1620 (Latest date)
1620 (Latest date)
Black chalk, grey wash, heightened with white chalk, on paper prepared with blue wash
10.375 in W
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15.5 in H
(Image)
European
This drawing is on a handmade paper that contains a watermark depicting an eagle.
Bearing the inscription “‘del Cavedone”’ in later hand.
This drawing depicts the Old Testament prophet Aaron, the brother of Moses.
The staff and incense burner are commonly associated with Aaron, and his garments and headdress are appropriate for his role as the first High Priest of the Israelites.
Wall label from the exhibition The Curious Drawings of Doctor Clapp, UAG, October 24–December 6, 2019.
This drawing depicts the Old Testament prophet Aaron, the brother of Moses.
The staff and incense burner are commonly associated with Aaron, and his garments and headdress are appropriate for his role as the first High Priest of the Israelites.
Wall label from the exhibition The Curious Drawings of Doctor Clapp, UAG, October 24–December 6, 2019.
In Collection
Acquired by the University of Pittsburgh from Mary Burgwin Denny in 1941. Funds for the purchase donated by George Hubbard Clapp.
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