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Object Type
print
Museum number
1872,0511.283
Description
A young St John, half-length leaning to left and holding a sheep and his staff in both arms; oval design. 1781 Stipple, printed in red
Producer name
After:
Rev Matthew William Peters
Print made by:
Richard Read
Published by:
James Gamble
Published by:
John Harris
School/style
British
Production date
1781
Production place
Published in:
London (England)
Materials
paper
Technique
stipple
Dimensions
Height:
268 millimetres
(sheet, trimmed)
Width:
278 millimetres
(sheet, trimmed)
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
The plate was later republished by Boydell in 1790, see 1895,1015.125.
Location
Not on display
Subjects
christian saint/martyr
Associated names
Representation of:
St John the Baptist (Prodromos)
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
George Love
Acquisition date
1872
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1872,0511.283