The Virgin, surrounded by the apostles, hears that her son has returned. Engraving by A. Mochetti after N. Poussin (?).
- Poussin, Nicolas, 1594?-1665.
- Reference:
- 21420i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The bringer of the news may be intended to be Mary Magdalene (see John 20.14-17)
Physical description
1 print : line engraving ; platemark 22.7 x 13.5 cm
Lettering
Maria perde il suo figliuolo e lo ritrova nel tempio dopo tre giorno. E la vita del Giusto in una continua alternativa di contento e di pena. Niccolò Poussin inv. Alessandro Mochetti inc.
Bears number: 18
Creator/production credits
The 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
Reference
Wellcome Collection 21420i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores