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Four Scenes from the Old Testament

early 18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Four Scenes from the Old Testament
  • Artist: Paul Decker the Younger (German, Nuremberg 1685–1742 Nuremberg)
  • Date: early 18th century
  • Medium: Red chalk
  • Dimensions: sheet: 13 11/16 x 8 1/16 in. (34.8 x 20.5 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 2007
  • Object Number: 2007.135
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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