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Saint John the Baptist before Herod and Herodias

16th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Saint John the Baptist before Herod and Herodias
  • Artist: Circle of Morazzone (Pier Francesco Mazzucchelli) (Italian, Morazzone 1573–?1626 Piacenza)
  • Date: 16th century
  • Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, red chalk
  • Dimensions: 24-1/2 x 18-5/8 in. (62.2 x 47.3 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Harry G. Sperling, 1971
  • Object Number: 1975.131.61
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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