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Susanna, partly naked and stepping out of a fountain with two elders at left, one of them pulling at her garment, after Reni

Engraved by Theodor van Kessel Dutch
After Guido Reni Italian
ca. 1656–60
Not on view
After a painting by Reni. Verso not visible as print is laid to another sheet of paper.

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Object Information
  • Title: Susanna, partly naked and stepping out of a fountain with two elders at left, one of them pulling at her garment, after Reni
  • Artist: Engraved by Theodor van Kessel (Dutch, 1620–1660)
  • Artist: After Guido Reni (Italian, Bologna 1575–1642 Bologna)
  • Date: ca. 1656–60
  • Medium: Etching
  • Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 6 5/8 in. × 9 in. (16.8 × 22.9 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949
  • Object Number: 49.95.2717
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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