The young Saint John the Baptist kneeling before the young Christ who embraces him, a lamb at right, after Reni

Anonymous, 17th century
After Guido Reni Italian

ca. 1600–1640

Not on view

Copy with various differences in the image and an additional inscription. Verso not visible as print is laid to another sheet of paper.

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Title: The young Saint John the Baptist kneeling before the young Christ who embraces him, a lamb at right, after Reni

Artist: Anonymous, 17th century

Artist: After Guido Reni (Italian, Bologna 1575–1642 Bologna)

Date: ca. 1600–1640

Medium: Etching

Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 6 1/2 in. × 5 in. (16.5 × 12.7 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951

Accession Number: 51.501.4895

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