G. RENI (1575-1642) Circle, Angel with censer, Red chalk drawing Guido Reni (1575 Calvenzano - 1642 Bologna) Circle: Two angels with censer and wafer plate, 17th century, Red chalk drawing Technique: Red chalk drawing on Paper, relined on Paper Inscription: lower left inscribed: "Guido reni". Date: 17th century Description: Partial copy after the painting "Adoration of the Shepherds" by Guido Reni in the Certosa di S. Martino in Naples. Keywords: Angels; Clouds; Consecration; Incense; Hosts; Communion; Heaven; Paradise; Carthusian Church of Naples; Adoration of the Shepherds, 17th century, Renaissance, Religious, Italy, Size: Paper: 20,0 cm x 25,6 cm (7,9 x 10,1 in)

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