"the flayer" -- detail of what is probably a depiction of the martyrdom of saint bartholomew. Unsigned, 'circle of "de ribera"' (i. E. : very much in his style; elements of the drawing strongly resembles other depictions of this scene by the artist, without being (identified as) a direct copy of same; however no signature, & no expert-scholarship to support a formal attribution to the artist-proper)
size: 16 cm. X 11. 6 cm. Appears to be cut down from a larger sheet of paper; given the size (approx the size of the cover of a pocket-paperback novel, but slightly wider), the paper was likely somewhat larger when the drawing was created, but it is unclear whether/what/if any significant parts of the drawing were lost; charcoal(?) drawing on laid paper; paper has aged/discoloured somewhat, some staining & wrinkles. Date: 17th century (i.e.: 1600s A.D.); estimated as circa 1620-40.
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