Gift of George Hubbard Clapp
41.97
Sleeping King
1477 (Earliest date)
1549 (Latest date)
1549 (Latest date)
Pen and black ink, blue and brown wash on paper
8.25 in W
x
9.5 in H
(Image)
11.125 in W x 10.5 in H (Paper)
11.125 in W x 10.5 in H (Paper)
European
Bearing the inscription “dal Soddoma.”
This drawing seems to depict the dream of Emperor Constantine that prompted his conversion to Christianity. The attribution may refer to Giovanni Antonio Bazzi (1477-1549), known as Sodoma.
Wall label from the exhibition The Curious Drawings of Doctor Clapp, UAG, October 24–December 6, 2019.
This drawing seems to depict the dream of Emperor Constantine that prompted his conversion to Christianity. The attribution may refer to Giovanni Antonio Bazzi (1477-1549), known as Sodoma.
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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