Caption

Immaculata (Virgo Sine Macula Concepta). Image of the Virgin Mary en pied on a globe trampling a serpent, holding a lily, halo of stars; inscription at bottom: 'Virgo sine macula concepta.' Composition enclosed in a decorative frame entwined at the top with ribbons and pincer ornament, with floral (acanthus) elements on the sides; bottom cartouche with volutes and central floral (simplified acanthus) ornament, oval field with inscription. Checkered background. Part of a series of graphic compositions depicting images that were objects of worship, mostly by anonymous engravers, often from monastery engraving workshops. Graphic plate, 1st half of the 17th century; 18th century (later state). Height 12.4 cm, width 7.2 cm.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_270

License type

Rights managed

Available size

62.0Mb (7.2Mb) / 12.0in x 20.0in / 3613 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Immaculata Virgo Sine Macula Concepta Image Virgin Mary en pied globe trampling serpent holding lily halo stars inscription bottom Virgo sine macula concepta Composition enclosed decorative frame entwined top ribbons pincer ornament floral acanthus elements sides bottom cartouche volutes central floral simplified acanthus ornament oval field Checkered background Part series graphic compositions depicting images objects worship mostly anonymous engravers monastery engraving workshops Graphic plate 1st half 17th century 18th century later state Height 12.4 cm width 7.2 cm rectangular metal plate rounded corners showing mottled surface brownish copper irregular black patches stains scratches etched marks across face small decorative rectangular label scalloped edge adhered near corner showing white center blue patterned border plate areas darker lighter brown several circular dark spots thin linear scratches incisions.