The Creation of Adam

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, 1637

MEDIUMMonotype in black ink on ivory laid paper

DIMENSIONS30.3 × 20.3 cm (11 15/16 × 8 in.)

COLLECTIONPrints and Drawings

CULTUREItaly

CREDIT LINEGift of an anonymous donor; purchased with funds provided by Dr. William D. and Sara R. Shorey, and Mr. and Mrs. George B. Young

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Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione

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