Caption

Saint Joseph, Jan Masieski (fl. ca. 1750–1800), graphic artist; attributed to Jan Maszewski (Masieski). Figure of a seated saint en face, holding a lily; at the bottom, carpentry tools (saws, compasses) scattered within a rocaille frame. Drawing on the matrix made with deeply incised strokes of a stylus. Signature under the image: IMVS (expanded: Ian Masieski Vilnesis Sculpsit). Masieski also signed with monograms (examples: IM V. sc., IMS). Possibly active in Vilnius. 2nd half of the 18th century. Graphic plate; height 10.5 cm, width 6.8 cm, thickness 0.1 cm.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A39_179

License type

Rights managed

Available size

69.4Mb (9.8Mb) / 13.5in x 20.0in / 4040 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Saint Joseph Jan Masieski fl ca 1750–1800 graphic artist attributed Jan Maszewski Masieski Figure seated saint en face holding lily bottom carpentry tools saws compasses scattered within rocaille frame Drawing matrix deeply incised strokes stylus Signature under image Imvs expanded Ian Masieski Vilnesis Sculpsit Masieski also signed monograms examples Im V sc Ims active Vilnius 2nd half 18th century Graphic plate height 10.5 cm width 6.8 cm thickness 0.1 cm rectangular metal plaque warm brown coppery surface engraved figure seated wearing flowing robes radiant halo lines head curly hair beard figure holds long flowering stem hand draped textured garments visible folds parallel hatch marks engraved ornamental cloud- base group small tools drafting instruments arranged straight-edged pointed implements rolled object rendered fine linear hatching plaque background subtle variations reddish-brown darker brown patina small dark spots areas wear rounded corners edges.