Head of Christ

After Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus Netherlandish

n.d.

Not on view

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Title: Head of Christ
Artist: After Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus (Netherlandish, Bruges 1523–1605 Florence)
Date: n.d.
Medium: Engraving
Dimensions: sheet: 7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. (20 x 14 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949
Object Number: 49.95.1052
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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