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Object Type
Museum number: V,10.82
Description: The legend of the true cross; the Empress Helena (Constantine's mother), having discovered the hiding place of three crosses used at the crucifixion of Jesus and the two thieves, found the one upon which Jesus was crucified and is seated on it, surrounded by many figures, some hauling the other crosses, after Livio Agresti. 1569 Engraving and etching
Producer name: Print made by: Giovanni Battista de' Cavalieri; After: Livio Agresti
School/style
Production date: 1569
Production place: Published in: Rome (city)
Materials
Technique: engraving; etching
Dimensions: Height: 680 millimetres; Width: 440 millimetres
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Location: Not on display
Associated names
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1753
Department: Prints and Drawings
Registration number: V,10.82

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