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Head of Christ looking up with crown of thorns, in an oval frame, after Reni

Engraved by Adrian van Melar Flemish
After Guido Reni Italian
Publisher Cornelis Galle II Flemish

ca. 1653–67

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After a painting by Reni. Verso is not visible as print is laid to another sheet of paper.

Head of Christ looking up with crown of thorns, in an oval frame, after Reni, Engraved by Adrian van Melar (Flemish, 1633–1667 Antwerp), Engraving — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Head of Christ looking up with crown of thorns, in an oval frame, after Reni

Artist: Engraved by Adrian van Melar (Flemish, 1633–1667 Antwerp)

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

Publisher: Cornelis Galle II (Flemish, Antwerp 1615–1678 Antwerp)

Date: ca. 1653–67

Medium: Engraving

Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 16 7/8 × 12 1/16 in. (42.9 × 30.6 cm)

Classification: Prints

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

Accession Number: 51.501.4680

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