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1958

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Drawing, Martyrdom of St. Bartholomew

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Vespasiano Strada. It is dated ca. 1600 and we acquired it in 1958. Its medium is pen and ink, brush and red wash on paper, laid down.. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mr. Hugh Cassel. It is credited Gift of Hugh Cassel.

Its dimensions are

22.9 x 15.6 cm (9 in. x 6 1/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Collectors' stamps, lower left: Charles Rogers (Lugt 624); Dr. Barry Delaney (Lugt 350); lower right: Lawrence Barnet Phillips (Lugt 1716)

It is inscribed

Artist's name inscribed on mount.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Martyrdom of St. Bartholomew; Designed by Vespasiano Strada (Italian, 1582 - 1622); Italy; pen and ink, brush and red wash on paper, laid down.; 22.9 x 15.6 cm (9 in. x 6 1/8 in.); Gift of Hugh Cassel; 1958-143-8

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