Caption

Saint Teresa of Avila. Teresa of Jesus (St.; 1515–1582) — iconography. Catholic saint shown kneeling in a Carmelite habit before a crucifix; at top left an angel with a wreath. Background, face and hands partially stippled. Graphic plate (graphic matrix), height 8.6 cm, width 5.5 cm. After 1800, Vilnius. Made by anonymous engraver(s); part of a series of graphic compositions depicting images that were objects of worship.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A39_230

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Rights managed

Available size

69.2Mb (9.9Mb) / 13.4in x 20.0in / 4032 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Saint Teresa Avila Teresa Jesus St 1515–1582 iconography Catholic saint shown kneeling Carmelite habit crucifix top left angel wreath Background face hands partially stippled Graphic plate graphic matrix height 8.6 cm width 5.5 cm 1800 Vilnius anonymous engraver s part series graphic compositions depicting images objects worship rectangular copper plate etched lines showing robed female figure haloed head left hand near chest extended right small figure affixed angelic figure lies cloud near top right stylized clouds radiating lines fill upper area etched surface crosshatching parallel line texture visible colors coppery brown darker engraved lines lighter worn highlights.