Peter cures the sick by casting his shadow upon them. Engraving by C.J. Visscher (?) after M. van Heemskerck.
- Heemskerk, Martin van, 1498-1574.
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- 24792i
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About this work
Description
Bible. N.T. Acts 5.15. The main scene presents a variety of physical disabilities. John, on the left, and Peter, towards the centre, cast shadows on praying figures behind them. At the bottom-centre a leper's clapper lies by a crutch. St. Peter holds the keys to heaven, something not always shown in the iconography of this scene. The top-right shows Peter placing his hand on the head of a bald, praying man. Two other scenes show people being carried towards the apostles
Publication/Creation
[Place of publication not identified] : Claes Jansz Visscher
Physical description
1 print : line engraving ; image 19.3 x 26.4 cm
Lettering
Detentos morbis egros per compita passim/ In lectis portant, sua qua vestigia Petrus/ Parte locat, sanos reddebat corporis umbra/ Fusa Petri cunctos vitÿs noxisq resoluit. Martinus Heemskerck inventor. C.J. Visscher excudebat
Bears number: 9
Reference
Wellcome Collection 24792i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores