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Object Type
print
Museum number
1889,0603.297
Title
Object:
Cum in Orbem inducit Primogenitum, dicit, adorent eum omnes Angeli Dei
(When he brings his firstborn into the world, he says Let all angels adore him)
Description
The rest on the flight into Egypt, with the Holy family assisted by angels; the Christ child on Mary's lap, holding a cross, choosing an object from a basket held out to him by an angel; Joseph standing behind, leaning on a staff, and various angels, including seraphim and cherubim, in attendance; trees, arches and a donkey in the background; proof before letters. 1707 Mezzotint
Producer name
Print made by:
John Smith, the mezzotinter
After:
Carlo Maratti
(formerly attributed to)
After:
Giuseppe Bartolommeo Chiari
School/style
British
Italian
Production date
1707
Materials
paper
Technique
mezzotint
Dimensions
Height:
396 millimetres
Width:
286 millimetres
Curator's comments
For comment see impression of lettered state
Bibliographic references
Chaloner Smith 1883 / British Mezzotinto portraits from the introduction of the art to the early part of the present century
(undescribed)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
holy family with angels
flight into egypt
Associated names
Representation of:
Jesus Christ
Representation of:
Virgin Mary
Representation of:
St Joseph
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
William Walker
Acquisition date
1889
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1889,0603.297
Conservation
Treatment
: 31 Oct 2010
Treatment
: 31 Oct 2010