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Print

second half of 16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Carracci, Agostino (print-maker)
Place of origin
Italy (made)

The Virgin Mary supporting the dead body of Jesus Christ with her arms; an angel holding his left hand. The crown of thorns is on the ground at the left; At the bottom is written, 'Agu. Car. Fe. / Paulli Caliarij Veronensis Opus; Print on paper; Second state, inscribed 'Giacomo Franco Forma'.


Object details

Categories
Prints
Religion
Christianity
Object type
Print
Materials and techniques
print on paper
Paper
Printing Ink
Printing
Brief description
The Virgin Mary supporting the dead body of Jesus Christ with her arms; an angel holding his left hand; Print on paper; By Agostino Carracci; Italy; Second half of 16th century.
Physical description
The Virgin Mary supporting the dead body of Jesus Christ with her arms; an angel holding his left hand. The crown of thorns is on the ground at the left; At the bottom is written, 'Agu. Car. Fe. / Paulli Caliarij Veronensis Opus; Print on paper; Second state, inscribed 'Giacomo Franco Forma'.
Dimensions
  • Page height: 45.7cm (approx)
  • Page width: 33cm (approx)
Marks and inscriptions
  • Agu. Car. Fe. / Paulli Caliarij Veronensis Opus (Written at the botom.)
  • Giacomo Franco Forma (Inscribed.)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
Subjects depicted
Death
Woman
Man
Angel
Virgin Mary
Jesus Christ
Crucifixion
Bibliographic reference
DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum : Printed by G.E. Eyre and W. Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., 1874.
Other number
102 - Le Peintre-Graveur
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
DYCE.1327

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Record createdJanuary 25, 2010
Record URL
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