The head of John the Baptist is brought to Salome. Engraving by B. Curti, 1649, after L. Ferrari.
- Ferrari, Luca, 1605-1654.
- Date:
- 1649
- Reference:
- 22640i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The coat of arms bears three horseshoes
Bible. N.T. Mark 6.17-29. The balding man is looking at Salome and writing on a sheet of paper on the table. He writes the names of the artist and engraver
Publication/Creation
1649
Physical description
1 print : etching with line engraving ; image 24.3 x 34.5 cm
Lettering
Clerissimis D.D.D. Dominico Sebastiano Joanni Baptistæ Ferrariis, observantiæ monumentum dicat Matthæus Bolzetta fratribus, Venetis civibus eximium Luca regiensis opus debitæ de Caderinis Patavii an. CDDCXLIX. Luc. Ferrar. regien. inven. B. Curtus scalp.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 22640i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores