The Pesaro altarpiece: Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) with the Christ Child, saints and members of the Pesaro family. Etching by V. Lefebvre after Titian.

  • Titian, approximately 1488-1576.
Date:
[1682]
Reference:
2474286i
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Description

The Virgin and Child are seated above left. Below her Saint Peter holds an open book. To left of her stand Saint Francis and Saint Anthony. At ground level are kneeling members of the Pesaro family. Right, a knight and a Turk, representing the role of the Pesaro family in wars between Venice and Turkey

Publication/Creation

Venetiis [Venice] : J. van Campen formis, [1682]

Physical description

1 print : etching ; platemark 53.4 x 29.1 cm

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2474286i

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