The Virgin Mary, head and shoulders covered by a mantle

Marco Alvise Pitteri Italian

after Carlo Dolci Italian

1740–86

Not on view

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Title: The Virgin Mary, head and shoulders covered by a mantle
Artist: Marco Alvise Pitteri (Italian, Venice 1702–1786 Venice)
Artist: after Carlo Dolci (Italian, Florence 1616–1687 Florence)
Date: 1740–86
Medium: Etching
Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 13 1/2 × 10 1/8 in. (34.3 × 25.7 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951
Object Number: 51.501.4210
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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