The Massacre of the Innocents

Artist and publisher Pietro Monaco Italian

After Giulio Carpioni Italian

1730–50

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: The Massacre of the Innocents
Artist and publisher: Pietro Monaco (Italian, Belluno 1707–1772 Venice)
Artist: After Giulio Carpioni (Italian, Venice 1613–1678 Venice)
Date: 1730–50
Medium: Etching and engraving
Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 13 7/8 × 19 5/16 in. (35.2 × 49 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1962
Object Number: 62.602.830
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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