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Head of Christ with crown of thorns, in an oval frame with a ribbon above and banderole below, after Reni

Engraved by Cajetanus Urbinas Italian
Intermediary draughtsman Cajetanus Urbinas Italian
After Guido Reni Italian

1600–1700

Not on view

After a painting by Reni. Verso is not visible as print is laid to another sheet of paper.

Head of Christ with crown of thorns, in an oval frame with a ribbon above and banderole below, after Reni, Engraved by Cajetanus Urbinas (Italian, 17th century), Etching — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Head of Christ with crown of thorns, in an oval frame with a ribbon above and banderole below, after Reni

Artist: Engraved by Cajetanus Urbinas (Italian, 17th century)

Artist: Intermediary draughtsman Cajetanus Urbinas (Italian, 17th century)

Artist: After Guido Reni (Italian, Bologna 1575–1642 Bologna)

Date: 1600–1700

Medium: Etching

Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 12 5/8 × 8 5/16 in. (32 × 21.1 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951

Object Number: 51.501.4445

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