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The Virgin holding the infant Christ on her lap, after Reni

Anonymous, 17th century
After Guido Reni Italian
Publisher Pierre Daret French

1630–78

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After an etching by Reni originally in a circular composition. Verso is not visible as print is laid to another sheet of paper.

The Virgin holding the infant Christ on her lap, after Reni, Anonymous, 17th century, Engraving — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: The Virgin holding the infant Christ on her lap, after Reni

Artist: Anonymous, 17th century

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

Publisher: Pierre Daret (French, Paris ca. 1604–1675 Dax)

Date: 1630–78

Medium: Engraving

Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 12 3/16 × 15 1/16 in. (30.9 × 38.3 cm)

Classification: Prints

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

Accession Number: 51.501.4572

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