Saint Matthew
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Saint Matthew

TitleSaint Matthew
ArtistJacques de Gheyn II
Datec. 1585/1590 16th century
Mediumpen and brown ink with gray wash on laid paper
ClassificationDrawing
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineAilsa Mellon Bruce Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Saint Matthew” is a work by Jacques de Gheyn II, dated c. 1585/1590. It is executed in pen and brown ink with gray wash on laid paper and classified as drawing. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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