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Anonymous, 17th century|Guido Reni

An apostle resting his head on his left hand and reading a book, in an oval frame, from "Christ, the Virgin, and Thirteen Apostles"

1600–40
Etching
9.7 × 7.5 cm (3.8 × 3 in)

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