Caption

Christ with a Burning Heart in an Oval, ca. 1800. John Alais (ca. 1778–fl. ca. 1820), graphic artist. Stippled copperplate engraving, height 15.6 cm, width 10.3 cm. Composition enclosed in an oval surrounded by a linear dotted frame. Christ shown in a bust, head slightly bowed, displaying a heart crowned with thorns and a cross burning on his chest. Belongs to a series of graphic compositions depicting objects of worship and devotional representations associated with the cult of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Possibly made for Jesuit publications or congregations such as the Society of the Sacred Heart; plates may have originated from monastery printing houses. Some impressions bear inscriptions indicating Peccanarist / 'Society of the Faith of Jesus.' Engraver's signature and publisher's name appear on some prints.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A39_279

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77.3Mb (11.6Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4505 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Christ Burning Heart Oval ca 1800 John Alais 1778–fl 1820 graphic artist Stippled copperplate engraving height 15.6 cm width 10.3 cm Composition enclosed oval surrounded linear dotted frame Christ shown bust head slightly bowed displaying heart crowned thorns cross burning chest Belongs series graphic compositions depicting objects worship devotional representations associated cult Sacred Heart Jesus Jesuit publications congregations Society plates originated monastery printing houses impressions bear inscriptions indicating Peccanarist Faith Engraver's signature publisher's name prints worn rectangular metal plate central circular etched portrait figure long hair garment surrounded halo- circle plate patina muted pink beige brown green gray tones darker smudges scratches several small pits spots areas discoloration streaking edges.