The Nativity, observed by God and the angels. Engraving by A. Mochetti after N. Poussin (?).
- Poussin, Nicolas, 1594?-1665.
- Reference:
- 21421i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
On the far-left, Joseph is lit up by a candle he is holding and sheltering. Some of the angels are praying to the Virgin and child; all hold themselves in worshipful posture
Physical description
1 print : line engraving ; platemark 22.6 x 13.6 cm
Lettering
La Vergine partorisce il figlio di Dio e involtolo fra poveri panni lo ripone in una mangiatoia. Un Dio si fa povero! Dunque la povertà dee alle ricchezze anteporsi. Niccolò Poussin inv. Alessandro Mochetti inc.
Bears number: 11
Reference
Wellcome Collection 21421i
Creator/production credits
This print, like others from this series by Mochetti, claims to be after Poussin; however, no record can be found of any designs approximating what we see here
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores