The Virgin in the Clouds and Six Saints
The Virgin in the Clouds and Six Saints

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The Virgin in the Clouds and Six Saints,

1742

John Baptist Jackson, British, 1701–ca. 1780
after Titian, 1480/90–1576; born Pieve di Cadore, Italy; died Venice, Italy
2006-449

Information

Title
The Virgin in the Clouds and Six Saints
Dates

1742

Maker
John Baptist Jackson
after Titian
Medium
Chiaroscuro woodcut in two colors
Dimensions
block: 59 x 37.2 cm. (23 1/4 x 14 5/8 in.) sheet: 66 x 46.2 cm. (26 x 18 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Thomas V. Lange
Object Number
2006-449
Place Made

Europe, England, London

Inscription
Ten lines of Latin of a dedication from the engraver to Philippo Farsetti printed in block, reading across upper left and right corners: Illmo atq: Excellmo: Dno: Dno: / Philippo Farsetti Nob. Ven / Tabellam hanc a Titiano / Viccellio jam depictum in / gratissimi animi, cultusq perpetui testimonium / Mecaenati, ac Sospiti / munificentissimo / humiliat, et / consecrat J.B. Jackson. Printed in block on plaque, center: TITANUS / FACIEBAT Printed along bottom of block, lower center: J B Jackson Del. Sculpt &c. 1742
Reference Numbers
Kainen 26
Culture
British, European
Type
chiaroscuro woodcuts, prints
Materials
printing ink
Techniques
woodcut (process)
Subject
bible stories, putti, figures (representations), saints, angels, men, heaven, Mary

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