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Spanish School, late 17th Century — Recto: Christ on the Cross Verso: Study of a male nude, his arms raised

Spanish School, late 17th Century

Recto: Christ on the Cross Verso: Study of a male nude, his arms raised

A Spanish School work from the late 17th century featuring Christ on the Cross on the recto and a male nude study with raised arms on the verso. The artist employs black and white chalk on blue paper to create striking contrasts.

Medium: Black and white chalk on blue paper;
Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Old Master and British Works on Paper

July 1, 2022

Estimate: $600 – $800

Lot 108

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Spanish School, late 17th Century, Recto: Christ on the Cross Verso: Study of a male nude, his arms raised

A Spanish School work from the late 17th century featuring Christ on the Cross on the recto and a male nude study with raised arms on the verso. The artist employs black and white chalk on blue paper to create striking contrasts.

Medium: Black and white chalk on blue paper;
Seen at: Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Black And White Chalk, Spanish School, Religious, 17th Century, Nude Study, Christ on the Cross