Print Description
This print shows a view on a portrait of Saint Seraphia from Antiochia, a Christian female Martyr from the 2th century. Part of a series of 24 depictions of female martyrs (martyrologium). The plate have edges with flowers and animals. This print is a mirror image of the original. With a latin text beneath. In English: “Both in life and in death you are happy Seraphia, which in; Now heaven (twins, coincidentally blessed.”
Made by Adriaen Collaert after own design.
Medium: Engraving on hand laid (vergé) paper.
Sheet size: 18.5 x 26.2 cm (7.28 x 10.31 inch). Image size: 14.5 x 18.7 cm. (5.71 x 7.36 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Brown edges. Water stain. Remains of paper tape on reverse. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
PORTRAIT-SAINT SERAPHIA-MARTYR-SAINT-FLOWERS-ANIMALS-ANTIOCHIA | RBOS-A11-13
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This attractive print was published in ca 1610.
Biography artist: Adriaen Collaert (c. 1560 – 29 June 1618) was a Flemish designer and engraver.
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