The Patriarch Methuselah with His Wife and Children

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The Patriarch Methuselah with His Wife and Children
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The Patriarch Methuselah with His Wife and Children

PortfolioFrom the series "The Old Testament Patriarchs with their Wives and Children"
Date1530
MediumWoodcut
DimensionsSheet: 239 x 197 mm. (9 7/16 x 7 3/4 in.)
Credit LineGarrett Collection
Object number1946.112.8595
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
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