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Carlo Cignani 1628-1719 Old Master Drawing 17th C Virgin & Child Beautiful Old Master Drawing from the 17th Century, Virgin & Child by Carlo Cignani 1628-1719 Italy, Bologna Brown ink on paper, size H 268mm x w 238mm Research was done to determine the date of creation, the watermark dates the paper to Italy, Bologna 1674 / 1675 This Cignani belonged to the famous french collection of italian drawings by Pierre Crozat and was in his sale in 1741, lot 617 “ Vierge ayant entre ses bras l ’ enfant Jesus qui tient un livre ouvert ” . Crozat had an amazing collection of 17th century drawings by famous italian masters. Litterature: Bernadette Py for Musee Du Louvre Paris - Les dessins italiens de Pierre Crozat (1665-1740) Ancienne charge de mission au departement des Arts graphiques de musee du louvre. p.367. lot 617 "Seize Desseins du Cignani, dont une Vierge ayant entre ses bras l’enfant Jesus qui tient un livre ouvert, & une Academie pour figure d”Ange de la Coupole de Forli” Annote a la plume et encre brune en ba vers la gauche Cignani Plume et encre brune, lavis brun H 0,268 L 0,238 This lovely drawing by Carlo Cignani is a true masterpiece. In its simplicity it exposes the true and pure feeling of the Virgin and Child. Very touching, true feelings.. love.. emotion.. This is what this amazing piece of 17th century art gives you. Wonderful to have in any museum collection or to own and hang on your wall in your home. The drawing is beautifull framed in a handmade wood carved gilded Italian Bolognese 17th century style frame so it is ready to hang on your wall. Please contact us if you have any questions or like to discuss this beautiful piece. _gsrx_vers_1653 (GS 9.7.5 (1653))