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Christ on the Cross: Study for the Crucifixion with Saints

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Christ on the Cross: Study for the Crucifixion with Saints, 1624/25. Pen and iron gall ink on buff laid paper, laid down on ivory wove paper.

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Pen and iron gall ink on buff laid paper, laid down on ivory wove paper · 25.8 × 17.4 cm · Art Institute of Chicago

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Museum title
Christ on the Cross: Study for the Crucifixion with Saints
Artist
Guercino Italian, 1591-1666
Date
1624/25
Medium
Pen and iron gall ink on buff laid paper, laid down on ivory wove paper
Dimensions
25.8 × 17.4 cm (10 3/16 × 6 7/8 in.)
Credit line
The Charles Deering Collection
Image license
CC0 1.0 · Public domain
Museum record
Art Institute of Chicago

Artist’s life 1591–1666

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Christ on the Cross: Study for the Crucifixion with Saints · Guercino, 1624/25
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