‘TRADITUS EST PROPSTER DELICTA NOSTRA (?)’

– This print shows a view on the resurrection. Christ has risen from his tomb, holding the banner of salvation, moving from the darkness of the tomb into a divine space whose height is defined by two cherubim top left and right. The guards are attempting to come into a defensive position with swords, shields, and spears at ready, but seem unable to do so. Meanwhile, upper right, three of the holy women are walking toward the tomb to prepare the body for burial, but all they will encounter there is the angel sitting on the edge of the tomb, waiting to give them their instructions. One of a set of 12 on sin and its expiation: “The sin and penance of man.” .

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This print shows a view on the resurrection. Christ has risen from his tomb, holding the banner of salvation, moving from the darkness of the tomb into a divine space whose height is defined by two cherubim top left and right. The guards are attempting to come into a defensive position with swords, shields, and spears at ready, but seem unable to do so. Meanwhile, upper right, three of the holy women are walking toward the tomb to prepare the body for burial, but all they will encounter there is the angel sitting on the edge of the tomb, waiting to give them their instructions. One of a set of 12 on sin and its expiation: “The sin and penance of man.” .

Made by Jean Baptiste Barbe after Maarten de Vos.

Medium: Engraving / etching on handlaid (verge) paper. Watermark: A. van Santen.

Sheet size: 24 x 26.6 cm (9.45 x 10.47 inch). Image size: 11 x 16 cm. (4.33 x 6.3 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Slightly brownish on edges. Creases. Smudges. Stain on reverse. Small holes from binding. Double fold because of binding. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

RESURRECTION-CHRIST-TOMB-BIBLE-RELIGION-CHERUBS | RBOS-A10-33

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

This attractive print was first published by Theodore Galle (c.1570-1633). This is a later ed., ca 1750.

Reference: Hollstein 41-44.

Biography engraver: Jean Baptiste Barbe (Antwerp, 1578-1649) was active in Antwerp during the late 16th and early 17th-centuries. He was a pupil of Philips Galle. He became a Master in 1610 and engraved works after Rubens, de Vos and others.