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The Vision of Saint Francis, kneeling at right, receiving the Christ child from the Virgin Mary

After Peter Paul Rubens Flemish
Publisher Theodoor Galle Netherlandish
1617–20
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Vision of Saint Francis, kneeling at right, receiving the Christ child from the Virgin Mary
  • Artist: Michel Lasne (French, Caen 1590–1667 Paris)
  • Artist: After Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, Siegen 1577–1640 Antwerp)
  • Publisher: Theodoor Galle (Netherlandish, Antwerp 1571–1633 Antwerp)
  • Date: 1617–20
  • Medium: Etching and engraving; first state of two
  • Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 17 3/16 × 11 13/16 in. (43.6 × 30 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951
  • Object Number: 51.501.7141
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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