| The Departure of the Shunammite Woman | |
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| Year | 1640 |
| Medium | paint, oak panel |
| Dimensions | 39 cm (15 in) × 53.2 cm (20.9 in) |
| Owner | Constantine Alexander Ionides  |
| Identifiers | RKDimages ID: 50806 |
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