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Scene of Martyrdom (Crucifixion of Saint Peter?) (recto); Fragment of Design for Ornamental Border (verso)

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  • Title: Scene of Martyrdom (Crucifixion of Saint Peter?) (recto); Fragment of Design for Ornamental Border (verso)
  • Artist: Anonymous, Spanish, School of Seville, 17th century
  • Date: 17th century
  • Medium: Pen and light brown ink over traces of black chalk. On ivory paper
  • Dimensions: 3-7/8 x 2-13/16 in. (9.8 x 7.2 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Jaffe, 1956
  • Object Number: 56.235.27
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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