The nativity of Christ: the Virgin and Saint Joseph adoring the Christ Child. Engraving by V. Franceschini, 17--.
- Date:
- 1700-1799
- Reference:
- 2472455i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
In the item catalogued, the impression is pasted within a monumental border containing an arched top and, at the corners, emblems of the four evangelists with mottoes: top left "Liber generationis Iesu Christi filii David" with an angel (Saint Matthew); top right "In principio erat verbum" with an eagle (Saint John); bottom left, "Initium evangelii Iesu Christi filii Dei" with a lion (Saint Mark); bottom right, "Fuit in diebus Herodis regis Iudaeae sacerdos" with a bull (Saint Luke)
Publication/Creation
1700-1799
Physical description
1 print : line engraving ; platemark of print by Franceschini 15 x 9.4 cm, platemark of border 22.2 x 15.7 cm
Contributors
Lettering
V. Francesihini [sic] scul. Romae
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2472455i
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores