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1957

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Print, Descent from the Cross

This is a Print. It was print maker: G.L.D. and after Daniele da Volterra. It is dated ca. 1600-1650 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is engraving on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Bruno Lasker and Mrs. Bruno Lasker.

Its dimensions are

42.7 × 28.7 cm (16 13/16 × 11 5/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed below, left: "56," and right: "Daniel di Volterra pinxit. Romae. G.L.D."

Cite this object as

Print, Descent from the Cross; Print Maker: G.L.D.; After Daniele da Volterra (Italian, 1509 - 1566); Italy; engraving on paper; 42.7 × 28.7 cm (16 13/16 × 11 5/16 in.); 1957-41-10

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