Madonna and Child
Etching
17th century (etched), late 19th century - early 20th century (printed)
17th century (etched), late 19th century - early 20th century (printed)
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Madonna and Child. The Virgin Mary, with a crown and halo, holding the infant Christ who has a halo and a cross marked on his chest. Modern impression from an original cancelled copperplate etching (E.72-1936). The plate having been cancelled by four holes, one in each corner of the design.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Madonna and Child (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Etching print on laid paper |
| Brief description | Madonna and Child. Modern impression from an original (cancelled) 17th century copperplate etching by Ricci. |
| Physical description | Madonna and Child. The Virgin Mary, with a crown and halo, holding the infant Christ who has a halo and a cross marked on his chest. Modern impression from an original cancelled copperplate etching (E.72-1936). The plate having been cancelled by four holes, one in each corner of the design. |
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| Gallery label | RICCI, - (worked 17th century).
Madonna and Child. Modern impression from the original plate. Italian, probably 17th century.
Signed Ricci.
Etching. (2 5/16 x 1 7/8) E.71-1936.
Given by Sir George Hill, K.C.B. |
| Credit line | Given by Sir George Hill, K.C.B. |
| Production | See the plate that this impression was taken from, E.72-1936. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1936, London: Board of Education, 1937. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.71-1936 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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