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Angels Bearing Symbols of Martyrdom, Study after Domenichino
Felice Giani1821–22
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Upper drawing of two angels and seven putti atop clouds bearing various symbols--wreathes, banner, palm, book, and banderole with inscription. Lower drawing of seven musician angels on clouds with instruments with choir in background.
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- Title: Angels Bearing Symbols of Martyrdom, Study after Domenichino
- Creator: Felice Giani, Italian, 1758–1823
- Date Created: 1821–22
- Location Created: Italy
- Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
- Medium: Pen and brown ink, brown wash, over traces of black chalk Support: white heavy wove paper
- Credit line: Museum purchase through gift of various donors
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