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Mieris, Frans van, 1635–1681
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Thornhill, James, Sir, 1675–1734
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Drawings & Watercolors
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male
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unknown
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17th century
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laid paper
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brown ink
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mezzotint
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drawing
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architectural subject
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Old Testament
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angels
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annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds (and/or shepherdesses) at night; a host of singing angels in the air
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biblical studies
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overdoors
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romans
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As-Samirah
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Israel
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Jesus Christ (7–2 BC/BCE to 30–36 AD/CE)
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The Virgin Mary
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Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
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Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
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Sir James Thornhill, 1675–1734
The Angel appearing to the shepherds, the visitation, and the annunciation: a sheet of notes for a proposed decorative scheme with 3 sketches of paintings for overdoors
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Print made by unknown artist
Wine is a Mocker
1690s