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The Foolish Virgins Conversing

After Abraham Bosse French
mid to late 17th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Foolish Virgins Conversing
  • Series/Portfolio: The Wise Virgins and The Foolish Virgins
    (Les Vierges sages et les Vierges folles)
  • Artist: Abraham Aubry (French, died 1682)
  • Artist: After Abraham Bosse (French, Tours 1602/04–1676 Paris)
  • Date: mid to late 17th century
  • Medium: Etching and engraving
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 11 3/16 x 13 3/4 in. (28.4 x 35 cm)
    Plate: 10 3/4 in. × 13 in. (27.3 × 33 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Purchase, The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1966
  • Object Number: 66.555.41
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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