Peter Oliver (1589-1647)
St Luke preferring a Genoa Gentleman to Christ 1639
Grey wash with touches of red and white | 16.9 x 21.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 913526
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A grey wash drawing after a painting by Titian showing the Virgin and Child with St Luke and a Genoese nobleman. Inscribed: Tissano invt; 1639 P. Olivier fe.
The Titian painting was in the collection of Charles I and is now at Hampton Court (RCIN 406070). Oliver also made a 'cabinet miniature' copy of Titian's The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, which was also owned by Charles I. This miniature appeared at Sotheby's, 8 July 2015, lot 211. -
Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Grey wash with touches of red and white
Measurements
16.9 x 21.9 cm (sheet of paper)
Other number(s)
RL 13526
