Sebastiano Ricci
Slaves Lifting a Treasure from a Crypt
About this artwork
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title:Slaves Lifting a Treasure from a Crypt
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accession number:RSA 283
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materials:Pen, brown ink and wash on paper, laid down
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date created:Unknown
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measurements:25.30 x 17.60 cm
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credit line:David Laing Bequest to the Royal Scottish Academy on loan 1966
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copyright:Royal Scottish Academy of Art & Architecture collections, David Laing Bequest (on loan to the Scottish National Gallery)
Sebastiano Ricci
Sebastiano Ricci
Ricci was one of the most successful Venetian artists of his generation. His colourful, theatrical painting was inspired by the work of Paolo Veronese and also reflected the influence of artistic developments in Rome and Bologna. He enjoyed an international reputation and travelled extensively, working in Parma, Rome, Florence, Vienna…