Gift of George Hubbard Clapp
41.142
Jesus Christ Wearing the Crown of Thorns (Recto)
Skull (Verso)
Black chalk on paper
8.25 in W
x
10 in H
(Image)
11.125 in W x 11.312 in H (Paper)
11.125 in W x 11.312 in H (Paper)
European
Bears the inscription “Cav. Vanni” in later hand.
This drawing is one of several double-sided works in the collection. One side shows the torso of Jesus Christ wearing the crown of thorns. The verso shows a skull, a vanitas symbol denoting the transience of life.
Wall label from the exhibition The Curious Drawings of Doctor Clapp, UAG, October 24–December 6, 2019.
This drawing is one of several double-sided works in the collection. One side shows the torso of Jesus Christ wearing the crown of thorns. The verso shows a skull, a vanitas symbol denoting the transience of life.
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.
Funds for the purchase donated by George Hubbard Clapp.
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