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Designs for a Theatrum Sacrum

1735–60
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Designs for a Theatrum Sacrum
  • Artist: Anonymous, Italian, North Italy, 18th century
  • Date: 1735–60
  • Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and brown and gray wash
  • Dimensions: 17-3/4 x 12-1/4 in. (45.1 x 31.1 cm)
  • Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1952
  • Object Number: 52.570.73
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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