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An academy in which men discuss the branches of study required in the education of artists: the antique, anatomy, perspective and geometry Engraving by N. Dorigny, 1728, after Carlo Maratta.

Astronomy: Venus with an attendant cherub, an angel above looking downward. Engraving by N. Dorigny, 1695, after Raphael, 1516.

The three kings bring offerings to the infant Jesus. Engraving by N. Dorigny after C. Maratta.

The story of Cupid and Psyche: Venus with Psyche and Cupid with Jupiter. Engraving by N. Dorigny, 1693, after Raphael.

Saint Peter and Saint John healing the lame man at the temple gate. Engraving by N. Dorigny after Raphael.

Astronomy: Mars with sword and shield, an angel above, looking heavenward. Engraving by N. Dorigny, 1695, after Raphael, 1516.

The story of Cupid and Psyche: a council of the gods decreeing the marriage of Cupid and Psyche. Engraving by N. Dorigny, 1693, after Raphael.

The story of Cupid and Psyche: Venus asking Jupiter for the eloquence of Mercury. Engraving by N. Dorigny, 1693, after Raphael.

Astronomy: Diana, as Moon goddess, an angel above looking heavenward. Engraving by N. Dorigny, 1695, after Raphael, 1516.

Saint Peter and Saint John healing the lame at the temple gate, above the vision of Christ in heaven. Etching by N. Dorigny, 1691, after L. Cardi, il Cigoli, 1606.

<p>The text from Isaiah ("And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising") is compared with the story from Matthew 2.2 about the kings following the star to Bethlehem. Light emanates from the finger of the Christ child. The kings all hold vases; a crown and a sceptre lie on the ground. One king looks Arabian. A broken wooden roof joins with a large pillar</p>

1 print : line engraving with etching ; platemark 55.5 x 33.1 cm

Psyches et Amoris nuptiae ac fabula :

The story of Cupid and Psyche: Mercury sent by Jupiter to summon the gods to decide on the marriage of Cupid and Psyche. Engraving by N. Dorigny, 1693, after Raphael.

Saint Philip Neri. Engraving by N. Dorigny after D. Guidi.

The story of Cupid and Psyche: Mercury escorting Psyche to her marriage. Engraving by N. Dorigny, 1693, after Raphael.

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Dorigny, Nicolas, 1658-1746

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The three kings bring offerings to the infant Jesus. Engraving by N. Dorigny after C. Maratta.

The story of Cupid and Psyche: Mercury sent by Jupiter to summon the gods to decide on the marriage of Cupid and Psyche. Engraving by N. Dorigny, 1693, after Raphael.

Astronomy: Diana, as Moon goddess, an angel above looking heavenward. Engraving by N. Dorigny, 1695, after Raphael, 1516.

Saint Philip Neri. Engraving by N. Dorigny after D. Guidi.

The story of Cupid and Psyche: Mercury escorting Psyche to her marriage. Engraving by N. Dorigny, 1693, after Raphael.

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Dorigny, Nicolas, 1658-1746

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The three kings bring offerings to the infant Jesus. Engraving by N. Dorigny after C. Maratta.

The story of Cupid and Psyche: Mercury sent by Jupiter to summon the gods to decide on the marriage of Cupid and Psyche. Engraving by N. Dorigny, 1693, after Raphael.

Astronomy: Diana, as Moon goddess, an angel above looking heavenward. Engraving by N. Dorigny, 1695, after Raphael, 1516.

Saint Philip Neri. Engraving by N. Dorigny after D. Guidi.

The story of Cupid and Psyche: Mercury escorting Psyche to her marriage. Engraving by N. Dorigny, 1693, after Raphael.

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