The birth of the Virgin Mary, a 'virga' (shoot) from the genealogical tree of Jesse. Engraving by D. Cunego, 1778, after D. Zampieri, il Domenichino.

  • Domenichino, 1581-1641.
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1778
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21794i
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The birth of the Virgin Mary, a 'virga' (shoot) from the genealogical tree of Jesse. Engraving by D. Cunego, 1778, after D. Zampieri, il Domenichino. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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A midwife cradles the infant Virgin. On the dish on the floor a demonic gryphon is carved. In the background a woman lies in bed, while a nurse at her side wags her finger at her. Joachim looks up, kneeling, his arms open wide

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Rome : Dominico Cunego, 1778.

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1 print : line engraving ; platemark 37.9 x 34.7 cm

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Egredietur virga de radice Jesse, et flos de radice ejus acendent. Isaiah C. 11. V. 1 ...

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Wellcome Collection 21794i

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