The Virgin and Child
Artist
Richard Earlom
(British, 1743 - 1822)
Original Artist
Cantarini
Series Publisher
J. Boydell
Series LocationLondon
Place of ManufactureEurope
Mediummezzotint
DimensionsOverall (oval reserve/image): 21.4 × 18.4 cm
Other (plate mark): 21.1 × 19.1 cm
Other (support): 24.8 × 19.8 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Warner
Object number1982.073.021
Descriptionin oval reserve within plate mark; 3/4 view of Virgin Mary seated, in 18th Century(?) dress, holding baby Jesus to her bared breast; she is looking down on the child, who is asleep; beneath the circle is engraved writing & a crest & coat of arms (of the Duke of Devonshire?) with the motto "Cavendo Tutus" beneathStatus
Not on viewElisha Kirkall
Fiorentino, Piero Francesco, attributed to
Piola, Domenico, attributed to
Angelo Gabriello Pio