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Johann Jakob von Sandrart

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Johann Jakob von Sandrart
1655-1698
Five Scenes from the Life of Christ: The Tribute Money, Christ Calling Zacchaeus down from the Sycamore Tree, the Entry into Jerusalem, Judas Agreeing to Betray Christ, and Christ Driving the Moneychangers from the Temple
Pen and black ink and wash, on laid paper; incised with a stylus; verso rubbed with red chalk for transfer.
7 5/16 x 4 9/16 inches (185 x 116 mm)
Gift of Mrs. Hanns S. Schaeffer.
1982.20:3
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Watermark: none.
Preparatory design for engraved biblical illustrations.

Inscription: 

Each scene inscribed with biblical references.

Provenance: 
Mrs. Hanns S. Schaeffer, New York.
Associated names: 

Schaeffer, Hanns S., Mrs., former owner.

Bibliography: 

Ryskamp, Charles, ed. Twentieth Report to the Fellows of the Pierpont Morgan Library, 1981-1983. New York : Pierpont Morgan Library, 1984, p. 297-298.

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Sandrart, Johann Jakob von
School: 
German
Century: 
17th century
Classification: 
Drawing
Department: 
Drawings and Prints