Caption

Christ with a Burning Heart, John Alais (ca. 1778–fl. ca. 1820), graphic artist; 1803, London. Stippled copperplate engraving (etched), print; print matrix/plate. Composition enclosed in an oval surrounded by a linear dotted frame. Christ shown in a bust with head slightly bowed, displaying a heart crowned with thorns and a cross burning on his chest. Inscription: 'Venite ad me omnes' (Matt. 11:28) and publication note 'Published April 21, 1803.' Height 12.7 cm, width 10.7 cm. Part of a series of devotional graphic compositions devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, likely made as illustrations for a publication associated with the Congregation of the Fathers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus; authorship attributed to John Alais, a London specialist in the stipple technique.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A33_339

License type

Rights managed

Available size

85.6Mb (14.0Mb) / 16.6in x 20.0in / 4987 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Christ Burning Heart John Alais ca 1778–fl 1820 graphic artist 1803 London Stippled copperplate engraving etched print print matrix plate Composition enclosed oval surrounded linear dotted frame Christ shown bust head slightly bowed displaying heart crowned thorns cross burning chest Inscription Venite ad me omnes Matt 11 28 publication note Published April 21 Height 12.7 cm width 10.7 cm Part series devotional graphic compositions devoted Sacred Heart Jesus illustrations publication associated Congregation Fathers authorship attributed London specialist stipple technique rectangular metal plate rounded corners sits gray background showing large circular stippled image center partially obscured uneven marks plate surface displays mottled pattern smudges streaks drip- spots brown rust dark sepia tones areas lighter beige off-white edges coppery orange rim darker worn patches subtle greenish purplish discolorations near right edge appearance aged weathered textured speckling scattered darker stains across surface.