Saint Reading — Anonymous, Italian, Roman-Bolognese, 17th century | DiscoverArt

Anonymous, Italian, Roman-Bolognese, 17th century

Saint Reading

17th century

Pen and brown ink, red chalk, brush and red wash, on cream paper

19.5 × 13.6 cm (7.7 × 5.4 in)

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