Laban Searching for Idols

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Laban Searching for Idols
Laban Searching for Idols
Laban Searching for Idols

Laban Searching for Idols

Maker (b. 1609, Genoa, Italy – d. 1664 Mantua, Italy)
Date17th century
MediumEtching
Dimensionssheet: 9 7/8 in. x 13 in. (25.1 cm x 33 cm)
ClassificationPRINTS
Credit LineAnonymous gift in honor of Susan Taylor
Object number1991.54
Status
Not on view
RightsCopyright is retained in accordance with U.S. Copyright laws
Photo creditDavis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
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