Study of Hands (recto); Study for a Reclining St. Francis (verso) — Daniele Crespi | DiscoverArt

Study of Hands (recto); Study for a Reclining St. Francis (verso)

ca. 1628–30

Red and white chalk on blue paper (recto); red chalk on blue paper (verso)

20.7 × 28 cm (8.1 × 11 in)

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