Christ crucified on the cross, a skull at the base, buildings in the background, after Reni

Engraved by Giovanni Volpato Italian

Intermediary draughtsman Teodoro Matteini Italian

After Guido Reni Italian

ca. 1770–1803

Not on view

After a painting by Reni. Verso is not visible as print is laid to another sheet of paper.

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Title: Christ crucified on the cross, a skull at the base, buildings in the background, after Reni
Artist: Engraved by Giovanni Volpato (Italian, Bassano 1732–1803 Rome)
Artist: Intermediary draughtsman Teodoro Matteini (Italian, Pistoia 1754–1831 Venice)
Artist: After Guido Reni (Italian, Bologna 1575–1642 Bologna)
Date: ca. 1770–1803
Medium: Engraving
Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 20 1/16 × 13 1/4 in. (51 × 33.6 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951
Object Number: 51.501.4604
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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