Saint Peter Released from Prison — Anonymous, Italian, Bolognese, 17th century | DiscoverArt

Anonymous, Italian, Bolognese, 17th century

Saint Peter Released from Prison

17th century

Red chalk over black chalk on cream paper. Drawing for an engraving; framing lines in red chalk

28.7 × 37.3 cm (11.3 × 14.7 in)

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