Caption

S. Marya Mot. Diewa. (Maria - Immaculate Conception), Czerski, Stanislaw (1777-1833), graphic artist; Mary (mother of Jesus Christ) trampling a snake (devil), holding a lily (attribute); devotional depiction; composition enclosed in a double linear frame. Engraving made by Father Stanislaw Czerski in Salanty in Samogitia. Text notes he engraved images of saints with Samogitian inscriptions for his parishioners; the plates, press, and tools were transferred to Vilnius after his death. Date: 1822–1832. Medium: graphic; graphic matrix/plate. Dimensions: height 7.7 cm, width 5.4 cm.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A39_242

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Rights managed

Available size

73.5Mb (12.1Mb) / 14.3in x 20.0in / 4279 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

S Marya Mot Diewa Maria - Immaculate Conception Czerski Stanislaw 1777-1833 graphic artist Mary mother Jesus Christ trampling snake devil holding lily attribute devotional depiction composition enclosed double linear frame Engraving Father Stanislaw Czerski Salanty Samogitia Text notes engraved images saints Samogitian inscriptions parishioners plates press tools transferred Vilnius death Date 1822–1832 Medium graphic graphic matrix plate Dimensions height 7.7 cm width 5.4 cm vertical rectangular metal plate rounded corners engraved line drawing robed female figure centered surface long wavy hair halo- series radiating lines head holds small bouquet flowers raised hand hand rests near chest figure stands looping serpent dragon- creature forms infinity-shaped loop beneath feet textured scaled body open mouth plate’s background mottled stained areas darker spots rings warm aged palette pinkish-beige tan brown rusty orange tones edges darker rust soot- discoloration narrow double-line border frames engraving set dark gray backing.