Légende

Christ with a Burning Heart, John Alais (ca. 1778–fl. ca. 1820), graphic artist, ca. 1803, London. Engraving (stippled copperplate, etched), print; height 12.7 cm, width 10.7 cm. Composition enclosed in an oval with a linear dotted frame; Christ shown in bust, head slightly bowed, displaying a heart crowned with thorns and a cross burning on his chest. Inscription reported beneath: 'Venite ad me omnes (Math. 11.28.) London Published April 21, 1803.' Part of a series of devotional graphic compositions depicting the Sacred Heart of Jesus, likely created as illustrations for a publication associated with the Congregation of the Fathers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus; authorship highly probable for John Alais, a London specialist in the stipple technique.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A39_171

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

85.2Mo (10.4Mo) / 42.0cm x 50.8cm / 4964 x 6000 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Christ Burning Heart John Alais ca 1778–fl 1820 graphic artist 1803 London Engraving stippled copperplate etched print height 12.7 cm width 10.7 cm Composition enclosed oval linear dotted frame Christ shown bust head slightly bowed displaying heart crowned thorns cross burning chest Inscription reported beneath Venite ad me omnes Math 11.28 London Published April 21 Part series devotional graphic compositions depicting Sacred Heart Jesus created illustrations publication associated Congregation Fathers authorship highly probable London specialist stipple technique rectangular metal plate rounded corners resting neutral gray background plate showing worn mottled surface dark grays browns black iridescent hints blue purple faint circular pattern textured spots side several irregular dark blotches streaks scattered across surface small scalloped-edged label decorative border affixed near top corner small dark stamp- mark near bottom corner edges subtle discoloration wear appearance aged scuffed faint scratches patches lighter darker tones.