Sir John Everett Millais, Bt

The Foolish Virgins

published 1864

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Artist: Sir John Everett Millais, Bt 1829–1896
Part of: Illustrations to ‘The Parables of Our Lord’, engraved by the Dalziel Brothers
Medium: Wood engraving on paper
Dimensions: Image: 140 x 108 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Presented by Gilbert Dalziel 1924
Reference: A00802

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