The Holy Family on the flight into Egypt encounter an angel. Etching by J. Le Pautre.
- Le Pautre, Jean, 1618-1682.
- Date:
- 1600-1699
- Reference:
- 2914746i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The Holy Family are on foot. They walk between the carved stones of Roman ruins, representing antiquity. An angel steps out towards them on the right
Publication/Creation
[Paris] : Drevet avec privilege
Physical description
1 print : etching, circular on rectangular plate ; platemark 13.5 x 12.9 cm
Notes
One print in a sequence of eleven by Lepautre, published first by Leblond and then by Drevet. "According to Mariette they are to be placed in the early days of Lepautre's career" (British Museum online catalogue)
References note
M. Préaud, Inventaire du fonds français: graveurs du XVIIe siècle, vol. 12, p. 205, no. 427 (to be confirmed)
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2914746i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores