Saint Gothard wearing episcopal dress as bishop of Hildesheim; church in the background, with roundels showing miracles attributed to him. Engraving by G.M. Riva, 17--.

  • Riva, Giovanni Maria.
Date:
[between 1700 and 1799]
Reference:
574816i
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A roundel at each corner showing miracles accomplished by Saint Gothard: top left, a young man resuscitated after drowning; top right, a thief restored to life after being hanged; bottom left, healing of the halt and the blind; bottom right, a groom resuscitated after drowning while leading his horses to water

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[Milan?] : [publisher not identified], [between 1700 and 1799]

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1 print : engraving ; platemark 37.5 x 25.9 cm

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S. Gottardo. Nato in Ritembac di Baviera l'anno 960, per riforma della monastica disciplina creato abbate Altahense et Hemeldense ... Specchio di santità, terrore de demonii, prodigioso contro ogni sort d'infermità, e morto nel giorno da esso predetto anno l'anno 1038. ... Il luogho di Intragna nella pieve di Locarno per testimonianza delle continue grazie che riceve lo festeggia protettore il dì 4 maggio. Gio Maria Riva Milano fe.

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Wellcome Collection 574816i

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