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Saint Christopher

A work made of etching on paper.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of etching on paper.

Date:

n.d.

Artist:

Guido Reni
Italian, 1575-1642

About this artwork

Active in Rome and Bologna, Guido Reni was one of the most important printmakers of the 17th century. He was familiar with the dramatic works of Caravaggio, and he also maintained the Raphaelesque classicism espoused by the Carraccis in those two cities.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Guido Reni

Title

Saint Christopher

Place

Italy (Artist's nationality:)

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Artist's working dates 1595–1642

Medium

Etching on paper

Dimensions

26.8 × 21.5 cm (10 9/16 × 8 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

The Joseph Brooks Fair Collection

Reference Number

1943.1005

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