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Drawing, Study of Hermes, Preparatory Study for the Fall of the Giants, Ceiling Fresco at the Palazzo Moroni, Bergamo

This is a Drawing. It was created by Gian Giacomo Barbelli. It is dated 1649. Its medium is charcoal, brush and white heightening on grey-blue paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mary A. Peoli. It is credited Gift of Mary A. Peoli.

Its dimensions are

30.7 x 19.7 cm (12 1/16 x 7 3/4 in.)

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Drawing, Study of Hermes, Preparatory Study for the Fall of the Giants, Ceiling Fresco at the Palazzo Moroni, Bergamo; Gian Giacomo Barbelli; Italy; charcoal, brush and white heightening on grey-blue paper; 30.7 x 19.7 cm (12 1/16 x 7 3/4 in.); Gift of Mary A. Peoli; 1896-16-8

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