Caption

Saint Agata, Jan Masieski (Maszewski) (fl. ca. 1750–1800), graphic artist; depiction: figure of a kneeling saint at the bottom, frame–pedestal in rocaille ornament, top right the symbol of the Holy Trinity (triangle with rays). The author is probably Jan Maszewski (Masieski). Signature under the image of Saint Casimir: IMVS (Ian Masieski Vilnesis Sculpsit). Masieski also used monograms (e.g., IM V. sc., IMS, IM). Possibly active in Vilnius. 2nd half of the 18th century. Graphic plate (matrix). Dimensions: height 10.3 cm; width 6.7 cm; thickness 0.1 cm.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A39_177

License type

Rights managed

Available size

68.5Mb (10.1Mb) / 13.3in x 20.0in / 3990 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Saint Agata Jan Masieski Maszewski fl ca 1750–1800 graphic artist depiction figure kneeling saint bottom frame–pedestal rocaille ornament top right symbol Holy Trinity triangle rays author Jan Maszewski Masieski Signature under image Saint Casimir Imvs Ian Masieski Vilnesis Sculpsit Masieski also monograms e.g Im V sc Ims Im active Vilnius 2nd half 18th century Graphic plate matrix Dimensions height 10.3 cm width 6.7 cm thickness 0.1 cm metal plate engraved figure kneeling stylized swirling cloud wave wearing flowing robes cloak curly hair circular halo head figure holds shallow dish pedestal group rounded objects inside extends hand outward upper right radiant triangular shape emanating rays engraved plate etched linear textures decorative flourishes visible variations metal color warm brown coppery tones darker brown lines engraving small areas greenish patina.