Classical Allegorical Etchings

Fine engravings portraying allegorical scenes and figures, highlighting complex compositions and detailed gestures in both religious and mythological themes.

frame with an angel in the top center appearing to the shepherds and announcing the birth of Christ. On the left in an oval a representation of the visit of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth (Visitation). On the right in an oval a representation of the marriage of Joseph and Mary. In the bottom center the Christ child as a 'Passover lamb' on a cushion. Next to him a seven-armed candlestick, a slaughter knife and a carafe., print, prent, prints, verso - stamped, height 308 mm, width 208 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1650 - 1750, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process)
frame with an angel in the top center appearing to the shepherds and announcing the birth of Christ. On the left in an oval a representation of the visit of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth (Visitation). On the right in an oval a representation of the marriage of Joseph and Mary. In the bottom center the Christ child as a 'Passover lamb' on a cushion. Next to him a seven-armed candlestick, a slaughter knife and a carafe., print, prent, prints, verso - stamped, height 308 mm, width 208 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1650 - 1750, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process)