Saint Christopher
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Saint Christopher

Guido Reni Italian, 1575-1642

Date

n.d.

Medium

Etching on paper

Dimensions

26.8 × 21.5 cm (10 9/16 × 8 1/2 in.)

Origin

Italy

Classification

etching

About This Work

Active in Rome and Bologna, Guido Reni was one of the most important printmakers of the 17th century. He was familiar with the dramatic works of Caravaggio, and he also maintained the Raphaelesque classicism espoused by the Carraccis in those two cities.

Credit Line

The Joseph Brooks Fair Collection

Tags

etchingpaper (fiber product)printprints and drawing
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