Caption

S. JOANNES NEPOMUCEN (Saint John of Nepomuk), Balcewicz, Franciszek Wenceslas (fl. ca 1748-1760), graphic artist, John of Nepomuk (Saint; ca 1350-1393), saints, martyrs, martyrdom, Vltava (Czech Republic; river), crucifixes, Charles Bridge (Prague), architectural decorations, soldiers, devotional representations, religious paintings, 1748-1760, Vilnius, graphic, graphic matrix, graphic plate, height 11.7 cm, width 6.6 cm

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A39_169

License type

Rights managed

Available size

61.3Mb (12.3Mb) / 11.9in x 20.0in / 3572 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

S Joannes Nepomucen Saint John Nepomuk Balcewicz Franciszek Wenceslas fl ca 1748-1760 graphic artist John Saint ca 1350-1393 saints martyrs martyrdom Vltava Czech Republic river crucifixes Charles Bridge Prague architectural decorations soldiers devotional representations religious paintings 1748-1760 Vilnius graphic graphic matrix graphic plate height 11.7 cm width 6.6 cm rectangular metal plate engraved decorative designs shown grey background featuring ornate vertical frame curving scrollwork textured crosshatching darker tones within top oval medallion figure wearing hat cloak holding small figure surrounded radiating lines small star- shapes rendered engraved linework shades gold brown black second circular scene depicts bridge arches group figures long staffs engraved fine lines darker shading lighter metal surface Decorative columns carved faces ornamental flourishes flank central scenes stylized cartouche scrolls foliage sits near bottom showing patina warm gold copper tones areas darker brown age engraving.