The Penitent Thief on the Cross — Battista Franco | DiscoverArt

Battista Franco

The Penitent Thief on the Cross

1510–61

Pen and brown ink; outlines incised for transfer

39.9 × 25.6 cm (15.7 × 10.1 in)

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