The Story
Girl carrying a crucifix and stepping toward a pilaster, seen from behind by Guido Reni.
Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Girl carrying a crucifix and stepping toward a pilaster, seen from behind
Guido Reni
Girl carrying a crucifix and stepping toward a pilaster, seen from behind
Guido Reni32 people viewing now
Period
Late Renaissance/Mannerism
Theme
Daily Life
Medium
Etching
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.
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