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A Demon and One of the Damned

Luca Signorelli, 1441-1523

The demon stands on the right with his legs apart, and raises a fist to strike the damned soul, who kneels on one knee and looks at his tormentor. There is a possible connection with the Orvietto frescoes.

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Title of artwork, date

A Demon and One of the Damned, 1441-1523

Date supported

1946

Medium and material

Black chalk on light brown paper

Dimensions

29 x 20 cm

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