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The Massacre of the Innocents

17th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Massacre of the Innocents
  • Artist: The Veneto (1600–1699)
  • Date: 17th century
  • Medium: Black chalk, heightened with white (partly oxidized), on paper tinted orangish red.
  • Dimensions: 15 1/4 x 14 5/8 in. (38.8 x 37.1 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.545
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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