The three kings bring offerings to the infant Jesus. Engraving by J. Frey, 1736, after C. Maratta.

  • Maratti, Carlo, 1625-1713.
Date:
[1736]
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2818723i
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Description

O.T. Psalms 72, v. 10: "The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts", foretelling the adoration of the magi in the New Testament, Matthew 2. The two kings shown offer urns of frankincense and myrrh

Publication/Creation

[Rome] : [Jacob Frey?], [1736]

Physical description

1 print : line engraving with etching ; platemark 42.5 x 26 cm

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Reges Tharsis, et insulae munera offerent. Reges arabum, et Saba dona adducent. Psalm 71, v. 10. Eques Maratta pinx. in eccl. S. Marci Romae. Jac. Frey delin. et inc. 1736

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2818723i

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