The Dream of Saint Joseph — Giovanni Larciani ("Master of the Kress Landscapes") | DiscoverArt

Giovanni Larciani

The Dream of Saint Joseph

18th century

Brush with brown ink, and red and brown wash, highlighted with white gouache

20.8 × 21.9 cm (8.2 × 8.6 in)

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