St. Benedict in Ecstasy
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St. Benedict in Ecstasy

TitleSt. Benedict in Ecstasy
ArtistClaude Mellan
MediumEngraving; second state of two
ClassificationPrints
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineHarris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“St. Benedict in Ecstasy” is a work by Claude Mellan. It is executed in engraving; second state of two and classified as prints. 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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