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Saint Louis presenting his sword to Christ, after a ceiling design

1755–90
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Saint Louis presenting his sword to Christ, after a ceiling design
  • Artist: Charles Nicolas Cochin II (French, Paris 1715–1790 Paris)
  • Artist: After Jean Charles Delafosse (French, Paris 1734–1789 Paris)
  • Date: 1755–90
  • Medium: Etching and engraving
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 17 1/2 × 12 15/16 in. (44.5 × 32.9 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1962
  • Object Number: 62.635.765
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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