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Saint Sebastian

1770–90
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Saint Sebastian
  • Artist: Giovanni David (Italian, Cabella Ligure 1749–1790 Genoa)
  • Date: 1770–90
  • Medium: Etching; first state of two
  • Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed to plate): 8 5/8 × 6 1/8 in. (21.9 × 15.6 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1962
  • Object Number: 62.650.176
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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