Francesco Bartolozzi
The Virgin with the Christ Child seated in her lap, at right St John the Baptist standing on a pedestal, holding a cross in his right hand
About this artwork
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artist:
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title:The Virgin with the Christ Child seated in her lap, at right St John the Baptist standing on a pedestal, holding a cross in his right hand
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date created:Published 1764
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after:Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591 - 1666) Italian
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materials:Printed in brown and black ink
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measurements:Plate mark: 33.9 x 26.0 cm
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credit line:Transferred from the Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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accession number:P 8151.10
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Francesco Bartolozzi
Francesco Bartolozzi
Bartolozzi was an extremely successful engraver, both in Italy and in England. Born in Florence, he did not follow his father’s career path as a gold and silver-smith - instead his artistic flair saw him study painting with Ignazio Hugford and Giovanni Domenico Ferretti. Three years later...
