Légende

Recto: Saint John of Nepomuk; verso: Saint Florian. The author is probably Jan Maszewski (Masieski), graphic artist, active ca. 1750–1800. Signature under the image of Saint Casimir: IMVS (Ian Masieski Vilnesis Sculpsit). Masieski also signed with variations such as IM V. sc. and IMS. Obverse: image of Saint John of Nepomuk with a crucifix, with a bridge span in the background; at the bottom a rocaille ornament with flowing water and a reed on the left. Reverse: image of Saint Florian extinguishing a burning house on the left with water poured from a bucket; rocaille ornament at the bottom. Subjects: Saint Florian (d. post 250–304), John of Nepomuk (ca. 1350–1393). Materials/technique: graphic plate/graphic matrix. Date: 1750–1790. Place: Vilnius. Dimensions: height 10.9 cm; width 6.8 cm; thickness 0.1 cm.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A39_314

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

65.4Mo (9.7Mo) / 32.3cm x 50.8cm / 3811 x 6000 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Recto Saint John Nepomuk verso Saint Florian author Jan Maszewski Masieski graphic artist active ca 1750–1800 Signature under image Saint Casimir Imvs Ian Masieski Vilnesis Sculpsit Masieski also signed variations Im V sc Ims Obverse crucifix bridge span background bottom rocaille ornament flowing water reed left Reverse Saint Florian extinguishing burning house water poured bucket Subjects d post 250–304 John ca 1350–1393 Materials technique graphic plate graphic matrix Date 1750–1790 Place Vilnius Dimensions height 10.9 cm width 6.8 cm thickness 0.1 cm rectangular metal plate engraved figure robed person wearing crown halo- ring holding cross hand palm branch engraving detailed linear textures robe halo decorative floral cloud- motifs lower edges tall plant elongated seed head side plate warm brown coppery color darker incised lines creating areas lighter wear patina figure brown tone surface slight variations color sheen.