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The Cathars burning books in the presence of Saintt Dominic, with an angel pursuing a demon above

Artist and publisher Giuliano Traballesi Italian
After Leonello Spada Italian
ca. 1750–1812
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: The Cathars burning books in the presence of Saintt Dominic, with an angel pursuing a demon above
  • Artist and publisher: Giuliano Traballesi (Italian, Florence 1727–1812 Milan)
  • Artist: After Leonello Spada (Italian, Bologna 1576–1622 Parma)
  • Date: ca. 1750–1812
  • Medium: Etching and engraving
  • Dimensions: Plate: 20 11/16 × 12 1/16 in. (52.5 × 30.7 cm)
    Sheet: 25 1/2 × 18 3/16 in. (64.8 × 46.2 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of Harry S. Newman, 1941
  • Object Number: 41.97.393
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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