Biblical Print

Artist Elisha Kirkall (British; English, 1682 - 1742)

Original Artist Bergamo

Place of ManufactureEurope

Mediummezzotint; engraving

DimensionsOverall (plate size): 22 × 23.8 cm Other (support): 23.5 × 25.5 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. R.G. Warner

Object number1983.060.005

Descriptionthree people with halos are sitting on a stone bench; on the left is Jesus? turned and talking & gesturing to 2 women on the right; one woman is seated on the bench with her arms crossed over her heart; the other woman is seated below her on the ground - she has her head uncovered while the other woman (Mary?) has her head covered. Beneath the image is a dedication in Italian & Latin to the Duke of Devonshire? plus a family crest & coat of arms bearing the Mottos: HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE & CAVENDO TUTUS
Colour: greenish; black

Status

Not on view