Michelangelo's Last Judgement from the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, Rome

Nicola La Volpe Italian

After Michelangelo Buonarroti Italian

Publisher Calcografia Romana Italian

ca. 1840–70

Not on view

Presumably a pair with Ref. 106 that records production details.

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Title: Michelangelo's Last Judgement from the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, Rome
Artist: Nicola La Volpe (Italian, Conversano 1789–1876 Naples)
Artist: After Michelangelo Buonarroti (Italian, Caprese 1475–1564 Rome)
Publisher: Calcografia Romana (Italian, 1738–1870)
Date: ca. 1840–70
Medium: Etching on chine collé
Dimensions: Sheet: 34 in. × 23 5/16 in. (86.3 × 59.2 cm)
Mount: 38 3/4 × 27 5/16 in. (98.4 × 69.4 cm)
Classification: Prints
Object Number: Ref.123
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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