Elevation of a Main Altar with an Alternate Design

Anonymous, French, 16th century French

16th century

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Title: Elevation of a Main Altar with an Alternate Design
Artist: Anonymous, French, 16th century
Date: 16th century
Medium: Graphite, pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash
Dimensions: sheet: 10 15/16 x 6 5/8 in. (27.8 x 16.9 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949
Object Number: 49.19.115a
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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