Hieronymus Francken II
An Old Testament Scene, with a fearful crowd attacked by Demons
A dramatic Old Testament scene depicting a fearful crowd under demonic attack, executed in pen and brown ink with grey wash by Hieronymus Francken II. The composition is framed with brown ink lines and includes notations on the verso, possibly indicating the artist's color intentions.
- Medium
- Pen and two shades of brown ink and grey wash within brown ink framing lines; indications of a rainbow on the verso with annotations (possibly colour notes); bears inscription on reverse of old backing: A. Tempesta
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Old Master & British Works on Paper including works from the Collections of Carlos Alberto Cruz and the late Timothy Clowes
September 17, 2021
Estimate: $1,500 – $2,000
Lot 42
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