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The Virgin and Child Surrounded by Little Angels in the Clouds

Friedrich Sustris Netherlandish, born Italy (?)
ca. 1590
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: The Virgin and Child Surrounded by Little Angels in the Clouds
  • Artist: Friedrich Sustris (Netherlandish (possibly born Italy), Venice (?) ca. 1540–1599 Munich)
  • Date: ca. 1590
  • Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash, heightened with white
  • Dimensions: Overall: 4 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. (12 x 8.6 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Sally and Howard Lepow Gift, 2001
  • Object Number: 2001.283
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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