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Saint James Major, looking upwards and holding a staff, from "Christ, the Virgin, and Thirteen Apostles"

Anonymous, 17th century
After Guido Reni Italian

1600–40

Not on view

From Christ, the Virgin and Thirteen Apostles, a series of fifteen busts in oval frames printed from one plate, after Reni. Verso not visible as print is laid to another sheet of paper.

Saint James Major, looking upwards and holding a staff, from "Christ, the Virgin, and Thirteen Apostles", Anonymous, 17th century, Etching — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Saint James Major, looking upwards and holding a staff, from "Christ, the Virgin, and Thirteen Apostles"

Series/Portfolio: Christ, the Virgin and Thirteen Apostles

Artist: Anonymous, 17th century

Artist: After Guido Reni (Italian, Bologna 1575–1642 Bologna)

Date: 1600–40

Medium: Etching

Dimensions: Sheet: 3 3/4 × 3 1/16 in. (9.6 × 7.8 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951

Object Number: 51.501.5042

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