ITALIAN - BOLOGNESE SCHOOL 17thC - RELIGIOUS FIGURE CIRCLE CANTARINI - RED CHALK
Item History & Price
In the past month of April, I was contacted by a colegue-friend of Paris, mentioning a collection of Italian drawings from an old English collection were coming on the market through a Milanese dealer I know well. Finaly, I acquired this collection, showing a variety of Italian drawings, datable from the early 17th till the late 18th century. This fine collection will come on the market during the following weeks.An added page bares the inscription "Con ts Lindsay" (this refer...s to James Lindsay, the 24th Earl of Crawford. Further inscriptions reveal the early (English) provenance of the collection. Finaly, another inscription tells us that the collection was bought in Italy in the year 1825 (a copy of this page will be added on request).
The present drawing, executed in red chalk on laid paper, shows a figure study, depicting a crowned figure (in our opinion King David), indicating a fragment of the Old Testament.It is obvius that this drawing was a preparatory study for a fresco.
Authorship : the drawing is from the Italian-Bolognes School, attributed to the circle or studio of Simone Cantarini.
SIMONE CANTARINI (Pesaro 1612 - Verona 1648) : Called il Pesarese. Italian painter, draughtsman, born in Pesaro, in the Marches, a region which was a crossroads for artists from many parts of Italy. Cantarini began his artistic training quite young, probably 1623-1625, in the studio of Giovanni Giacomo Pandolfi, a painter of religious works who combined the local naturalism with the mannerist style of the late sixteenth century. After a brief trip to Venice, Cantarini moved to the shop of Claudio Ridolfi, a student of Paolo Veronese. From Ridolfi he received training in the Venetian manner that was also a strong current in the local tradition. In about 1629 Ridolfi left Pesaro, forcing Cantarini to continue his studies on his own.
The most significant event of Cantarini's youth was the arrival, probably in 1632, of work by Guido Reni in the Pesaro Cathedral. The young artist quickly assimilated Guido's style and soon received important commissions.Upon his arrival in Bologna, probably in 1634 or 1635, Cantarini presented himself in Guido's studio as a painter of little training. His abilities soon became evident. Although Guido recognized that Cantarini was already a fully formed painter, he made the young man his most trusted pupil and secured him many commissions. Eventually, however, Cantarini's infamous pride and unbridled tongue came to the fore and alienated the master and the entire studio. The decisive break came in 1637. From this point on, Cantarini's relations with his patrons also deteriorated rapidly, to the point where his commissions fell off almost entirely.
In 1639 Cantarini is documented at his sister's wedding in Pesaro. It must have been shortly thereafter, in 1640 or 1641, that he made a brief trip to Rome. Following Guido's death in 1642, Cantarini returned to Bologna, where he maintained a successful studio until his death in 1648 following a stay in Mantua. His behavior and criticisms of the Gonzaga collection created a scandal and it is suspected that he was poisoned by an angry rival.
Period : ca. 1630-1640.
Size : 19, 4x15, 5cm (without support).
Provenance :
Collection James Lindsay, 24th Earl of Crawford, who acquired the collection in Italy in 1825 ("bt. in Italy a. 1825").Collection Alexander Lindsay, 25th Earl of Crawford and 6th Earl of Balcarres (of Haig Hall - Wigan), by heritage.Private collection Milan (Italy).
Condition : Good. Some scattered dirt throughout. Attached to a paper support by the corners. Some strokes of ink. Unframed.
Shipping : flat shippingrate 16$. Shipped as International Registered Mail (with trackingn°). Combined shipping available.
Important : this way, I'd like to inform you about the August arrangements. I will be staying in the South of France with my family, leaving on Wednesday the 28th of July. I will be able to ship till Tuesday the 27th (your payment should reach me than during that same day West European Time).The main commercial issue in August will be the market of Barjac mid of the month, combined with some smaller local markets. During my stay in France sales will continue and communication won't be a problem. I will return to Belgium on a regular base to organise shipments. The first time will be on the 11th of August, returning back to France on the 13th. The second shipment session will be organised seven days later. I will be back in Belgium on the 20th of August, returning once again to France on the 22nd. On the 29th of August, I will return to Belgium and will organise shipments once again.As I explained before, guygie is a one man's project, making me to organise my sales a bit different when I'm on the road.In the mean while, I continue to search for nice and special drawings to put up for sale and keep trying to give you the best service for every sale.
I thanks all of you for your understanding and continious support !
The present drawing, executed in red chalk on laid paper, shows a figure study, depicting a crowned figure (in our opinion King David), indicating a fragment of the Old Testament.It is obvius that this drawing was a preparatory study for a fresco.
Authorship : the drawing is from the Italian-Bolognes School, attributed to the circle or studio of Simone Cantarini.
SIMONE CANTARINI (Pesaro 1612 - Verona 1648) : Called il Pesarese. Italian painter, draughtsman, born in Pesaro, in the Marches, a region which was a crossroads for artists from many parts of Italy. Cantarini began his artistic training quite young, probably 1623-1625, in the studio of Giovanni Giacomo Pandolfi, a painter of religious works who combined the local naturalism with the mannerist style of the late sixteenth century. After a brief trip to Venice, Cantarini moved to the shop of Claudio Ridolfi, a student of Paolo Veronese. From Ridolfi he received training in the Venetian manner that was also a strong current in the local tradition. In about 1629 Ridolfi left Pesaro, forcing Cantarini to continue his studies on his own.
The most significant event of Cantarini's youth was the arrival, probably in 1632, of work by Guido Reni in the Pesaro Cathedral. The young artist quickly assimilated Guido's style and soon received important commissions.Upon his arrival in Bologna, probably in 1634 or 1635, Cantarini presented himself in Guido's studio as a painter of little training. His abilities soon became evident. Although Guido recognized that Cantarini was already a fully formed painter, he made the young man his most trusted pupil and secured him many commissions. Eventually, however, Cantarini's infamous pride and unbridled tongue came to the fore and alienated the master and the entire studio. The decisive break came in 1637. From this point on, Cantarini's relations with his patrons also deteriorated rapidly, to the point where his commissions fell off almost entirely.
In 1639 Cantarini is documented at his sister's wedding in Pesaro. It must have been shortly thereafter, in 1640 or 1641, that he made a brief trip to Rome. Following Guido's death in 1642, Cantarini returned to Bologna, where he maintained a successful studio until his death in 1648 following a stay in Mantua. His behavior and criticisms of the Gonzaga collection created a scandal and it is suspected that he was poisoned by an angry rival.
Period : ca. 1630-1640.
Size : 19, 4x15, 5cm (without support).
Provenance :
Collection James Lindsay, 24th Earl of Crawford, who acquired the collection in Italy in 1825 ("bt. in Italy a. 1825").Collection Alexander Lindsay, 25th Earl of Crawford and 6th Earl of Balcarres (of Haig Hall - Wigan), by heritage.Private collection Milan (Italy).
Condition : Good. Some scattered dirt throughout. Attached to a paper support by the corners. Some strokes of ink. Unframed.
Shipping : flat shippingrate 16$. Shipped as International Registered Mail (with trackingn°). Combined shipping available.
Important : this way, I'd like to inform you about the August arrangements. I will be staying in the South of France with my family, leaving on Wednesday the 28th of July. I will be able to ship till Tuesday the 27th (your payment should reach me than during that same day West European Time).The main commercial issue in August will be the market of Barjac mid of the month, combined with some smaller local markets. During my stay in France sales will continue and communication won't be a problem. I will return to Belgium on a regular base to organise shipments. The first time will be on the 11th of August, returning back to France on the 13th. The second shipment session will be organised seven days later. I will be back in Belgium on the 20th of August, returning once again to France on the 22nd. On the 29th of August, I will return to Belgium and will organise shipments once again.As I explained before, guygie is a one man's project, making me to organise my sales a bit different when I'm on the road.In the mean while, I continue to search for nice and special drawings to put up for sale and keep trying to give you the best service for every sale.
I thanks all of you for your understanding and continious support !
