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Building of the Ark

After Orazio Borgianni Italian
18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Building of the Ark
  • Artist: Andrea Bolzoni (Italian, 1689–1760)
  • Artist: After Orazio Borgianni (Italian, Rome 1578–1616 Rome)
  • Date: 18th century
  • Medium: Etching
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 7 1/2 in. × 6 in. (19.1 × 15.2 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1952
  • Object Number: 57.572.52
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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