Florentiner Schule 17th century ink drawing. Sketch of Christ with a finger pointing to the right. In front of it an arm study in light ink. Collection stamp lower right: According to Bassenge, the drawing comes from the Achille de Clemente collection in Florence (Lugt 521b). The number 59 at the side (upper edge: remains of two adhesive strips, lower edge: adhesive strips). Red chalk drawing. The Archangel Michael in battle with Satan. The number 69 on the side. One paper corner is missing. It was trimmed by the Leibniz Laboratory for Age Determination and Isotope Research at Kiel University for data analysis (2013). 29.5 x 22 cm.

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