St. John the Baptist
| Title | St. John the Baptist |
|---|---|
| Artist | Guercino (Italian, 1591–1666) |
| Date | 1650s 17th century |
| Medium | etching |
| Classification | |
| Origin | Italy Italy |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | St. John the Baptist, 1650s. Guercino (Italian, 1591–1666). Etching. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchased from the Bequest of Marion Hall Strauss, 1971.36 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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