An Angel Appearing to Saint Catherine of Alexandria in Prison (recto); Volute (verso)

Anonymous, Spanish, School of Seville, 17th century Spanish

17th century

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Title: An Angel Appearing to Saint Catherine of Alexandria in Prison (recto); Volute (verso)
Artist: Anonymous, Spanish, School of Seville, 17th century
Date: 17th century
Medium: Pen and brown ink with brush and brown wash, highlighted with white gouache (now mostly oxidized) over traces of black chalk (recto). Composition outlined with graphite. On light beige paper. Red chalk (verso)
Dimensions: 11-9/16 x 7-11/16 in. (29.4 x 19.5 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Jaffe, 1956
Object Number: 56.235.76
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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