Saint Benedict on a Bed of Thorns — Benedetto Luti | DiscoverArt

Saint Benedict on a Bed of Thorns

1666–1724

Black chalk, brush and brown wash, highlighted with white, on brownish paper

49.7 × 36.3 cm (19.6 × 14.3 in)

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