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English: Drawing, Beheading of Saint Paul, late 18th century   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Title
English: Drawing, Beheading of Saint Paul, late 18th century
Description
English: Several figures standing on an uneven surface, possibly a stairway, including an executioner at left wearing military garb with his hand on his hip. A hermit is addressing him, from the right. Additional sketchy figures (possibly angels) in the upper half of the composition above. The drawing is squared with black chalk for enlargement.
Date late 18th century
Medium black chalk, brush and gray, white wash on gray-blue paper, lined
Dimensions 39.5 × 27.7 cm (15 9/16 × 10 7/8 in.)
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
Current location
Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design
Accession number
1938-88-6524
Credit line Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund
Inscriptions Stamp in blue ink, lower left: MB
Notes
  • Type: Drawing
  • Inscribed: Inscribed, lower right corner: Mondo
  • Country: Italy
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