The Death of Virginia

Giacinto Gimignani Italian

1630–80

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: The Death of Virginia
Artist: Giacinto Gimignani (Italian, Pistoia 1606–1681 Rome)
Date: 1630–80
Medium: Etching
Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 13 × 17 in. (33 × 43.2 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951
Object Number: 51.501.4190
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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