Saint Alexius (Alexis) intercedes before the Virgin for protection against earthquakes. Etching, 17--.
- Date:
- [between 1700 and 1799]
- Reference:
- 586574i
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Description
The kneeling saint holds up a prayer-sheet inscribed "Libera nos" ("Free us!"). In the background, an earthquake shakes down buildings resembling those on the Roman Forum
Publication/Creation
[Vienna? Or. Augsburg?] : [publisher not identified], [between 1700 and 1799]
Physical description
1 print : etching ; image and lettering 13 x 8.5 cm
Lettering
Der H. Alexius ein mächtiger Patron für Abwendung der Erdbeben.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 586574i
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Location Status Access Closed stores