David standing with crossed legs and holding the head of Goliath on a pedestal at left, a sword on the ground, after Reni

Engraved by Giacomo Piccini Italian

After Guido Reni Italian

Publisher Stefano Scolari Italian

ca. 1635–1670

Not on view

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

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Title: David standing with crossed legs and holding the head of Goliath on a pedestal at left, a sword on the ground, after Reni
Artist: Engraved by Giacomo Piccini (Italian, born Venice, ca. 1617)
Artist: After Guido Reni (Italian, Bologna 1575–1642 Bologna)
Publisher: Stefano Scolari (Italian, born Brescia, active Venice, ca. 1640–1691)
Date: ca. 1635–1670
Medium: Engraving
Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 9 1/8 × 6 1/8 in. (23.2 × 15.6 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951
Object Number: 51.501.4579
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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