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A Death Scene

17th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: A Death Scene
  • Artist: Anonymous, Spanish, 17th century
  • Date: 17th century
  • Medium: Pen and dark brown ink with brush and brown wash, over red chalk underdrawing
  • Dimensions: 12 x 8-1/2 in. (30.5 x 21.6 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1880
  • Object Number: 80.3.507
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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