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Saints Peter and Paul

Gaetano Gandolfi, after Guido Reni

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two figures. The figure on the left is seated, resting his head on his hand, gazing to his left. He has curly hair and a short beard, wearing draped robes. The figure seems to be leaning against a structure beside a crack in a wall. The figure on the right stands, faces the seated figure, has medium-length curly hair and a full beard. He holds a book close to his chest with both hands and wears a long robe with a draped cloak over his shoulder. In the background, there is a landscape with trees, buildings, and a dynamic sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1785
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper [working proof]
Dimensions
6850 × 9771 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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