Gift of George Hubbard Clapp
41.205
St. Michael Defeating Lucifer
Pen and brown ink, blue wash, on paper
9.062 in W x 12.875 in H(Image)
Italian
This drawing is on a handmade paper that contains a watermark depicting a two-tailed mermaid.
Bearing the inscription “Il Pomarancio” in later hand.
Although the artist is unknown, the dramatic handling of this drawing suggests it is an original composition. Its use of ink and blue wash indicates it most likely originated in Genoa, where this medium was popular at the time.
Depicted is the biblical scene of Lucifer, who can be identified as the devil by his horns, tail and pitchfork, being banished from heaven by the archangel St. Michael.
Although the artist is unknown, the dramatic handling of this drawing suggests it is an original composition. Its use of ink and blue wash indicates it most likely originated in Genoa, where this medium was popular at the time.
Depicted is the biblical scene of Lucifer, who can be identified as the devil by his horns, tail and pitchfork, being banished from heaven by the archangel St. Michael.
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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