A woman holding an infant on a stone ledge, with a man behind; representing the Holy Family (?). Line engraving by J.G. Wille after C.W.E. Dietrich.
- Dietrich, Christian Wilhelm Ernst, 1712-1774.
- Date:
- [between 1700 and 1799]
- Reference:
- 676576i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The figures are seen in a trompe l'oeil niche. They do not seem to be clearly defined as the Holy Family, unlike a painting of the Rest on the flight by Dietrich at Dresden
Publication/Creation
Paris (Quay des Augustins) : chez l'auteur [Wille], [between 1700 and 1799]
Physical description
1 print : line engraving, with etching ; platemark 28.4 x 22.4 cm
Lettering
Repos de la Vierge. Peint par C.W.E. Dietricy. Gravé par I.G. Wille, graveur du roi. A Monseigneur de Livry Evêque de Callinique par son très humble et très obéissant serviteur Wille
Reference
Wellcome Collection 676576i
Type/Technique
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores