The Circumcision
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The Circumcision

TitleThe Circumcision
ArtistLeonaert Bramer
Date1611–74 17th century
MediumPoint of brush and gray wash, watercolor, over slight indications in black chalk
ClassificationDrawings
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit linePurchase, Ian Woodner Family Collection Fund, Karen B. Cohen Fund, Van Day Truex Fund, Gifts in memory of Jacob Bean, Stephen A. Geiger Gift, and funds from various donors, 1994
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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