Saint Paul Preaching in Athens
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Saint Paul Preaching in Athens

TitleSaint Paul Preaching in Athens
ArtistGiovanni Paolo Panini
Date1734 17th century
Mediumpen and black and gray ink with gray wash, heightened with white gouache, on tan prepared paper
ClassificationDrawing
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineJoseph F. McCrindle Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Saint Paul Preaching in Athens” is a work by Giovanni Paolo Panini, dated 1734. It is executed in pen and black and gray ink with gray wash, heightened with white gouache, on tan prepared 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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