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Drawing, Project for a ceiling painting of Christ praying in Gethsemene

This is a Drawing. It is dated 17th–18th century and we acquired it in 1901. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of various donors.

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Drawing, Project for a ceiling painting of Christ praying in Gethsemene; Museum purchase through gift of various donors; 1901-39-2546

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