The Adoration of the Shepherds

Pietro da Cortona (Pietro Berrettini) Italian

17th century

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Title: The Adoration of the Shepherds
Artist: Pietro da Cortona (Pietro Berrettini) (Italian, Cortona 1596–1669 Rome)
Date: 17th century
Medium: Pen and dark brown ink; traces of framing lines in pen and brown ink
Dimensions: Sheet: 8 1/8 x 6 5/16 in. (20.6 x 16 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 2006
Object Number: 2006.393.6
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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