St. Matthew reading book with two angels behind
John Flaxman
(English, 1755–1826)
1775–1826
Medium/TechniqueGraphite pencil, pen and ink and bistre wash on paper
DimensionsSheet: 23.3 x 16.1 cm (9 3/16 x 6 5/16 in. )
Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds donated by Rowland Burdon-Muller and the William A. Sargent Fund
Accession number53.2571
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ProvenanceGift to MFA of Mr. Rowland Burdon-Muller and William A. Sargent Fund; December 10, 1953
Formerly in collection of John Murray III & A.H. Hallam Murray; Dealer: Raphael King Ltd., London
Formerly in collection of John Murray III & A.H. Hallam Murray; Dealer: Raphael King Ltd., London
Antonio Balestra
early 18th century
Thomas Rowlandson