Caption

Saint Barbara (bust in clouds, wreath on her head, chalice with a host in her hand). Engraving by Stanislaw Czerski (1777–1833), made in Salanty in Samogitia. As a parish priest he engraved images of saints with Samogitian inscriptions for his parishioners. Plates, press and tools were transferred to Vilnius after his death. Date: 1822–1832. Graphic plate (graphic matrix). Height: 9.9 cm; Width: 6.8 cm.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A39_199

License type

Rights managed

Available size

78.3Mb (10.5Mb) / 15.2in x 20.0in / 4562 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Saint Barbara bust clouds wreath head chalice host hand Engraving Stanislaw Czerski 1777–1833 Salanty Samogitia parish priest engraved images saints Samogitian inscriptions parishioners Plates press tools transferred Vilnius death Date 1822–1832 Graphic plate graphic matrix Height 9.9 cm Width 6.8 cm rectangular metal plate worn mottled surface showing patches dark black corrosion areas iridescent purplish bluish tones base coppery brown mounted neutral gray background plate rounded corners thin raised edge small paper label affixed near top right corner showing scalloped border light blue decorative frame surface displays scratches spots uneven dark stains across face.