Author(s):
larmessin, nicolas iv de (paris, 28–01–1684 - paris, 28–02–1755), engraver
raphael (raffaello santi or sanzi or sanzio, said) (urbino, 26–03–1483 - rome, 06–04–1520), author of the model
date of production: between 1729 and 1742
dating in century: 18th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts, print
name(s): print
materials and techniques: chisel
dimensions - artwork:
height: 33cm
width: 24. 3cm
description:
engraving of nicolas iii de larmessin after a model by raphael
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - under the square line: "saint georges / from the painting by raphael which is in the cabinet of mr crozat. / painted on wood, of the size of the print engraved by nicolas de larmessin. "
registration - b. D "31"
iconographic description:
saint george the horseman pierces the dragon with his spear
historical commentary:
work taken from the "recueil crozat" or "recueil d'estampes d'accorder les most beautiful paintings and d'according to the most beautiful drawings in france (. . . )" by pierre jean mariette, published in two volumes in 1729 and 1742
themes / subjects / places represented:
religious scene, the golden legend, by jacques de voragine, dragon
person / character represented:
george (saint)
mode of acquisition: legacy
name of donor, testator, seller: siohan, corrie and robert
date of acquisition: 1991
institution: museum of romantic life
inventory number: csr ag 280. Date: between 1729 and 1742.
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