Not on display

A Crab for S. Maria della Steccata, Parma

Parmigianino (eg. Francesco Mazzola) (1503 - 1540)

Artist/Maker

Material / Technique

Pen and brown ink, grey wash, förhöjd med vitt på papper

Dimensionsh x w: Mått 9,2 x 10,6 cm h x w: Passepartout 32 x 42 cm

Inventory numberNMH 797/1863

Other titlesTitle (en): A Crab for S. Maria della Steccata, Parma Label (sv): En krabba Label (en): A Crab

DescriptionDescription: Numbered at lower right in pen and brown ink: 656 (Sparre) and 29 (struck out) Study used for the four identical crabs decorating the vault of S. Maria della Steccata, Parma. They are placed immediately above each of the lower pair of "rosoni" on either side of the vaulting. Parmigianino worked on the Steccata 1531-39 [Bjurström, It. Drawings, cat. no. 256]

Collection

Geographical origin

Geographical origin: Italy

MaterialPaper, Ink

TechniqueWash drawing, Elevated

Object category