1616 (published)
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An engraving depicting a design for a pendant. The allegorical female figure of Charity, shown with three infants, appears in the centre of the pendent surrounded by a leafy scrolling design. Beneath her the Latin word for charity 'charitas' is written.
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Materials and techniques | Engraving |
Brief description | Print after Daniel Mignot, design for a pendant ornamented with the figure of Charity, plate 4 from a suite of copies in reverse by Johann Theodor de Bry and Johann Israel de Bry after Daniel Mignot's suite of 8 plates designs for pendants with the Cardinal Virtues, German, 1596-1610 |
Physical description | An engraving depicting a design for a pendant. The allegorical female figure of Charity, shown with three infants, appears in the centre of the pendent surrounded by a leafy scrolling design. Beneath her the Latin word for charity 'charitas' is written. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Signed with the monogram 'DM' in the lower left corner and lettered 'F.' in the lower right of the plate. |
Production | Plate 4. Third edition. |
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Accession number | E.3328-1928 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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