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La Pinacoteca della Pontificia Accademia delle Belle Arti in Bologna

1 drawing : pencil ; border 23 x 15.5 cm.

John the Baptist as a youth in the wilderness. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after G. Bugiardini.

Bible. N.T. Matthew 3.1-4; Mark 1.1-8; Luke 3.1-6; John 1.6-15

1 print : etching ; platemark 46.5 x 46.5 cm

John the Baptist preaches in the wilderness. Etching by C. Dupuis after C. Maratta.

Bible. N.T. Matthew 4.2-4; Luke 4.2-4. The devil wears a peasant's tunic and a hat. A dark, bent tree slopes away from the couple

Satan, in the form of a small bearded man, tempts Christ to turn stone into bread. Mezzotint.

A jar of ointment rests on a Bible on the right

1 drawing : pencil ; border 23.9 x 14.5 cm.

Saint Mary Magdalene. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after T. Viti.

For the temptation, see: Bible. N.T. Matthew 4.1-11; Mark 1.12-13; Luke 4.1-13. However, this scene is not biblical. The angels at the top of the picture bring Christ a large platter of fruit. Below others pray to him and one brings a tray with a large garlanded jug. One angel bends low and kisses his feet; a small stove stands nearby. Réau reports that "D'après les 'Méditations' du Pseudo-Bonaventure, Jésus aurait demandé aux anges empressés à le servir de lui apporter le repas préparé par sa mère, dont il préférait la modestie cuisine bourgeoise à toutes les autres. "Les anges se rendirent chez la Vierge et recurent d'elle un petit ragoût qu'elle avait préparé pour Joseph et pour elle. Elle leur donna aussi du pain, une nappe et tout ce qui était nécessaire. Revenus près du Seigneur, les anges firent solennellement la bénédiction du repas" ('Iconographie de l'art chrétien' (Paris : P.U.F.), vol. II/II, p. 309)

1 print : etching with line engraving ; image 53.8 x 39.4 cm

Angels serve Christ with food after his ordeal in the wilderness. Engraving by J. Mariette after C. le Brun.

Bishop's garments lie on the ground, referring to Bruno's refusal of the archbishopric of Reggio. In the background he reads, resting his book on a rock in the desert retreat of the Grande Chartreuse

1 drawing : pencil ; border 30.5 x 18 cm.

The Virgin and child appear to Saint Bruno. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after G.F. Barbieri, il Guercino, 1647.

The paradise or garden of the holy fathers : being histories of the anchorites, recluses, monks, Coenobites, and ascetic fathers of the deserts of Egypt between A.D. CCL and A.D. CCCC circiter / compiled by Athanasius, Archbishop of Alexandria [and others] ; now translated out of the Syriac, with notes & introd., by Ernest A. Wallis Budge.

Bible. N.T. Matthew 4.1-9; Luke 4.1-8. The devil, although offering Christ "all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them", is shown clad in rags and with a wooden left leg. He is an old man with wild hair and wide open, fixed eyes. In his right hand he holds a stone, which he had tempted Christ to transform into bread

1 print : line engraving ; image 23 x 20.1 cm

Satan, winged and one-legged, tempts Christ on a high cliff. Engraving by J. Sadeler, 1582, after M. de Vos.

XL Emblemata miscella nova

The prophet Elias fed by a raven; representing providence. Etching by C. Murer after himself, c. 1600-1614.

1 drawing : pencil ; border 30.7 x 18.6 cm.

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John the Baptist as a youth in the wilderness. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after G. Bugiardini.

John the Baptist preaches in the wilderness. Etching by C. Dupuis after C. Maratta.

Satan, in the form of a small bearded man, tempts Christ to turn stone into bread. Mezzotint.

Saint Mary Magdalene. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after T. Viti.

Angels serve Christ with food after his ordeal in the wilderness. Engraving by J. Mariette after C. le Brun.

The Virgin and child appear to Saint Bruno. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after G.F. Barbieri, il Guercino, 1647.

Satan, winged and one-legged, tempts Christ on a high cliff. Engraving by J. Sadeler, 1582, after M. de Vos.

The prophet Elias fed by a raven; representing providence. Etching by C. Murer after himself, c. 1600-1614.

The last sacrament of Saint Jerome. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, 1830, after Annibale Carracci.

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John the Baptist as a youth in the wilderness. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after G. Bugiardini.

John the Baptist preaches in the wilderness. Etching by C. Dupuis after C. Maratta.

Satan, in the form of a small bearded man, tempts Christ to turn stone into bread. Mezzotint.

Saint Mary Magdalene. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after T. Viti.

Angels serve Christ with food after his ordeal in the wilderness. Engraving by J. Mariette after C. le Brun.

The Virgin and child appear to Saint Bruno. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after G.F. Barbieri, il Guercino, 1647.

Satan, winged and one-legged, tempts Christ on a high cliff. Engraving by J. Sadeler, 1582, after M. de Vos.

The prophet Elias fed by a raven; representing providence. Etching by C. Murer after himself, c. 1600-1614.

The last sacrament of Saint Jerome. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, 1830, after Annibale Carracci.

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