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The adoration of the shepherds. Stipple engraving by J.B. Michel after G. Reni, 1783.
- Reni, Guido, 1575-1642
- Date
- Aug[u]st 12th 1783
- Reference
- 3022638i
- Pictures
About this work
Publication/Creation
London (in Cheapside) : Published ... by John Boydell, engraver, Aug[u]st 12th 1783.
Physical description
1 print : stipple, with etching ; platemark 44.3 x 39.4 cm
Lettering
Guido Reni pinxit. J. Michel sculpsit. J. Bapt. Michel sculp. 1783
Edition
[State with scratched lettering outside the image].
Lettering note
Bears coat of arms in lower margin. Signed and dated within the image by Michel
Finished state bears lettering: "The shepherds offering. In the collection of the late Right Rev.d Dr. Newton, Lord Bishop of Bristol. N.B. The proprietor not having time to make a drawing from this picture in the Houghton Collection on account of their being purchased by the Emperess of Russia. That so capital a print should not be left out of this collection the late Bishop of Bristol gave leave to make a drawing from his original picture by the same master."
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 3022638i
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
- Latin
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores