Ceiling Design

Gift of Mrs. Richard Krautheimer, 1969

Catalogue

Year: 1710
Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over traces of red chalk; two double framing lines in pen and black ink
Dimensions: sheet: 11 7/8 x 8 1/2 in. (30.2 x 21.6 cm)
Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Artist: Jacob de Wit

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Jacob de Wit was a Dutch painter and interior decorator. He is best known for his depictions of religious scenes.

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Artist: Jacob de Wit
Year: 1710
Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over traces of red chalk; two double framing lines in pen and black ink
Dimensions: sheet: 11 7/8 x 8 1/2 in. (30.2 x 21.6 cm)
Watts ID: WW-1710-161528

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