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Object Type
print
Museum number
1849,1208.40
Description
An angel appearing to St Benedict of Nursia who is stretched out on the ground on a bed of brambles, a proof impression, after Ribera Engraving
Producer name
Print made by:
Marco Pitteri
After:
José de Ribera
School/style
Italian
Production date
1730-1786
Materials
paper
Technique
engraving
Dimensions
Height:
310 millimetres
Width:
397 millimetres
Curator's comments
For lettered impression see 1855,0609.1309.
Bibliographic references
Ravà 1922 / Marco Pitteri incisore Veneziano
(undescribed)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
christian saint/martyr
Associated names
Representation of:
St Benedict of Nursia
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Colnaghi
Acquisition date
1849
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1849,1208.40