The Assumption of the Virgin — Bernardino Poccetti | DiscoverArt

Bernardino Poccetti

The Assumption of the Virgin

1548–1612

Red chalk, over charcoal, squared for transfer

22 × 18 cm (8.7 × 7.1 in)

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