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The Incredulity of Saint Thomas (Anonymous Italian, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 26.70.3(13))

Etching, anonymous Italian printmaker, circa 1640-60, Metropolitan Museum of Art 26.70.3(13)

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An etching showing the risen Christ presenting his wounded side and hands to Thomas, who touches the wound with his hand, the scene named in the Gospel of John and confirmed by Thomas's confession, My Lord and my God. By an anonymous Italian printmaker, circa 1640 to 1660, first state of three. Held today by the Metropolitan Museum of Art under accession 26.70.3(13), Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1926.

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Thomas, Figures

The print's directly named subject per the museum's own title, shown touching Christ's wound, matching the corroborating Wikipedia record's account of the Gospel episode and Thomas's confession, My Lord and my God.

Additional Source Thomas the Apostle (Wikipedia)
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The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, accession 26.70.3(13) (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
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Thomas the Apostle (Wikipedia)
WikipediaDepicts: Thomas
Quote, Depicts: Thomas
Except I shall see on his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.
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