An Allegory of Learning

Parrasio Micheli Italian

ca. 1565

Not on view

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Title: An Allegory of Learning
Artist: Parrasio Micheli (Italian, Venice before 1516–1578 Venice)
Date: ca. 1565
Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over black chalk
Dimensions: sheet: 12 5/8 x 10 11/16 in. (32.1 x 27.2 cm) original support; with addition at top 34.8 cm high
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 2006
Object Number: 2006.393.18
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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