The caravan. Herdsman driving animals by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione

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An invitation to travel, very characteristic of Castiglione.

The caravan. Herdsman driving animals by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione.

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione

Genoa 1609 – Mantua 1664

The caravan. Herdsman driving animals

Inscribed Ben… lower right.

Pen and brown ink and brown wash.

177 x 207 mm – 6,97 x 8,15 in.

Provenance: Sotheby’s Londres, 8 juillet 2004, lot 103.

Condition report – Pasted on Japon paper with false margins. Lower right corner inserted and a tiny loss filled on the lower left edge. Small slight foxing.