Caption

Monogram of Christ (IHS) and Mary (MARYA), Jan Nikodem Lopacinski (1747–1810), graphic artist. Two tied monograms: IHS and MARYA on one plate. Both compositions in identical rectangular frames entwined with a ribbon tied with a bow at the top center; next to the bows are garlands of flowers. Monograms placed next to each other, separated by a vertical line. Copperplate engraving, partially stippled (ribbon, leaves). Part of a series of graphic compositions depicting devotional images; many such works were made by engravers in Vilnius monastery workshops. Dated circa 1790–1810. Engraving, graphic matrix/plate; height 10.9 cm, width 5.4 cm.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_269

License type

Rights managed

Available size

54.4Mb (5.7Mb) / 20.0in x 10.6in / 6000 x 3167 (300dpi)

Keywords

Monogram Christ Ihs Mary Marya Jan Nikodem Lopacinski 1747–1810 graphic artist Two tied monograms plate compositions identical rectangular frames entwined ribbon tied bow top center next bows garlands flowers Monograms placed separated vertical line Copperplate engraving partially stippled ribbon leaves Part series graphic compositions depicting devotional images works engravers Vilnius monastery workshops Dated circa 1790–1810 Engraving graphic matrix height 10.9 cm width 5.4 cm rectangular metal plate worn mottled surface showing shades brown reddish-brown darker blackish spots patches light scratches scuffs areas slightly greener bluish oxidation short edge small rectangular paper label decorative blue border pale interior edged white perforated margin thin raised rim top polished lighter brown metal exposed.