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Christ embracing Saint John the Baptist
Guido Reni
about 1640
Artist
Guido Reni
Artist dates
1575 - 1642
Full title
Christ embracing Saint John the Baptist
Date made
about 1640
Medium and support
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
48.5 x 68.5 cm
Acquisition credit
Bought, 1844
Inventory number
NG191
Location in Gallery
Room A Screen 20
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The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN
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