The nativity of Christ: the Virgin and Saint Joseph adoring the Christ Child. Engraving by V. Franceschini, 17--.

Date:
1700-1799
Reference:
2472455i
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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

Lettering

V. Francesihini [sic] scul. Romae

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2472455i

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