Portrait of Sebastiano Conca

Sebastiano Conca

Sebastiano Conca was an artist active between 1680 and 1718. Conca is represented in major international museum collections primarily through works on paper, with nine drawings currently documented across three major institutions. These works establish the artist’s presence in the permanent holdings of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Rijksmuseum, and the National Gallery of Art.

The body of works attributed to Conca covers subjects ranging from religious narratives to allegorical studies. Notable pieces held in these collections include the drawings A Bishop Blessing a King, Eliëzer en Rebekka, Angel with Putti, Angel with Putti Carrying Object, and Angel with Scroll.

The preservation of these drawings in prominent museum collections provides important context for the artist’s output during his active period. Many works related to Sebastiano Conca prints and drawings are today available in the public domain. Researchers and enthusiasts can access high-quality prints derived from the extensive documentation of these historical works.

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9 works in collection

Works in Collection