Smeekbede van de heilige Rochus Bijbelse, mythologische en allegorische voorstellingen (serietitel), RP-P-1994-72, Leonard Schenk, between 1656 and 1726

Identificationtitle(s): supplication of saint roch. Biblical, mythological and allegorical scenes (series title) object type: print object number: rp-p-1994-72. Catalog reference: hollstein german 68-1(4). Roy d. 185a. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, bottom center verso, stamped: lugt 2228. Description: during an outbreak of the plague, saint roch (top right) begs the virgin mary for help. In the foreground a group of plague victims. The print is part of a series with biblical, mythological and allegorical scenes. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: johannes glauber (mentioned on object), after a drawing by: gerard de lairesse (mentioned on object), publisher: leonard schenk (possible) place of manufacture: printmaker: unknown, after a drawing by: amsterdam, publisher: amsterdam. Dating: 1656 - 1726. Physical characteristics: etching on blue paper, print of two plates; proof. Material: paper technique: etching / etching. Dimensions: top: h 341 mm × w 295 mm. Topicwhat: st. Roch interceding with mary for the plague-stricken (+ mary), cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'. Acquisition and rights: credit line: purchase from the f. G. Waller fund. Acquisition: purchase 1994. Date: between 1656 and 1726.