Caption

Image of the Virgin Mary (Conceptio Beatae Mariae Virginis). Graphic artist, Lohojsk. Title/inscription at bottom: 'Conceptio beatae Mariae virginis.' Image in an oval frame (filled with diagonal lines), entire composition enclosed in a linear frame. Belongs to a series of graphic compositions depicting images that were objects of worship. Most were made by anonymous engravers, often in monastery engraving workshops. Date: 1795–1825. Medium: graphic; graphic matrix/plate. Dimensions: height 12 cm, width 7.4 cm. Maker: Tyszkiewicz, Konstanty (1806–1868) noted in accompanying text.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A39_262

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Rights managed

Available size

64.1Mb (8.3Mb) / 12.4in x 20.0in / 3734 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Image Virgin Mary Conceptio Beatae Mariae Virginis Graphic artist Lohojsk Title inscription bottom Conceptio beatae Mariae virginis oval frame filled diagonal lines entire composition enclosed linear frame Belongs series graphic compositions depicting images objects worship anonymous engravers monastery engraving workshops Date 1795–1825 Medium graphic graphic matrix plate Dimensions height 12 cm width 7.4 cm Maker Tyszkiewicz Konstanty 1806–1868 noted accompanying text rectangular metal plate warm brown copper patina fills frame showing engraved oval portrait woman long hair draped garments head slightly tilted hands clasped front engraving lines form textured background inside oval create detailed folds clothing contours face hair plate surface displays areas darker lighter brown mottled spots subtle greenish oxidation thin recessed border runs near plate edge colors visible brown copper darker brown hints green.