Saint John the Baptist before Herod and Herodias

Circle of Morazzone (Pier Francesco Mazzucchelli) Italian

16th century

Not on view

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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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