Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A39_178

License type

Rights managed

Available size

70.6Mb (12.7Mb) / 13.7in x 20.0in / 4112 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Saint Agata Jan Masieski Maszewski fl ca 1750–1800 graphic artist Figure kneeling saint bottom frame-pedestal rocaille ornament top right symbol Holy Trinity triangle rays author Jan Maszewski Signature under image Saint Casimir Imvs interpreted Ian Masieski Vilnesis Sculpsit Masieski also signed monograms examples Im V sc Ims Im active Vilnius 2nd half 18th century Graphic plate matrix Height 10.3 cm width 6.7 cm thickness 0.1 cm rectangular worn surface heavily textured uneven finish showing mix dark brown rusty orange tones patches bluish-green hints pale off-white edges rounded slightly lighter brown appearance mottled rough areas raised crusty texture small smoother spots.