An apostle seen in profile facing right, holding an open book, in an oval frame, from "Christ, the Virgin, and Thirteen Apostles"

1600–40

Not on view

From Christ, the Virgin and Thirteen Apostles, a series of fifteen busts in oval frames printed from one plate, after Reni. Verso not visible as print is laid to another sheet of paper.

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Title: An apostle seen in profile facing right, holding an open book, in an oval frame, from "Christ, the Virgin, and Thirteen Apostles"
Series/Portfolio: Christ, the Virgin and Thirteen Apostles
Artist: Anonymous, 17th century
Artist: After Guido Reni (Italian, Bologna 1575–1642 Bologna)
Date: 1600–40
Medium: Etching
Dimensions: Sheet: 3 3/4 x 2 15/16 in. (9.5 x 7.5 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951
Object Number: 51.501.5045
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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