Frontispiece with Portrait of Saint Francis

1612

Jacopo Ligozzi (artist), Domenico Falcini (engraver) , Lino Moroni (author)

Associated Names
Jacopo Ligozzi

Designer, Italian, 1547 - 1627

Domenico Falcini

Engraver, Italian, born c. 1570

Lino Moroni

Author, Italian

The image shows the upper half of a person positioned in a central frame, with their hands raised slightly to shoulder height. The person's facial features include a prominent beard and deep-set eyes, and their hair is short and slightly tousled. They appear to be depicted with a halo around their head. The person is wearing a robe with a simple design. The surrounding area is richly decorated with intricate designs, including shields, crests, and religious symbolism. Above the person, there is a cherub-like face. The background is filled with complex detailing of religious regalia, including papal crowns, swords, and other emblematic motifs.

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Descrizione del Sacro Monte della Vernia

Jacopo Ligozzi, Raffaello Schiaminossi, Domenico Falcini, Lino Moroni

1612

The image shows a landscape with rocky cliffs, a winding path through a forest, and tree canopies with structures. The artwork is detailed with engravings depicting rocks, trees, and sky using a monochromatic palette of black and white. Birds fly in the sky, while small figures are seen on the path below.

View of the Mountain of La Verna from the Road of Casentino (Vue de la montagne della Vernia...) [plate A]

Jacopo Ligozzi, Raffaello Schiaminossi, Lino Moroni

1612

The image shows a wooded landscape from a slightly elevated angle. In the foreground, there is a rocky area leading to a small open courtyard with two figures. To the left, there is a two-story building with a gabled roof and a chimney, next to a larger brick structure resembling an archway or entrance. In the distance, beyond the courtyard and buildings, a herd of sheep is grazing amidst tall trees. The horizon is high, emphasizing the depth of the forest. The etching technique is detailed, creating texture in tree bark and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic with black lines on pale paper.

Spring of Saint Francis (Fonte di San Francesco) [plate B]

Jacopo Ligozzi, Italian 16th/17th Century, Domenico Falcini, Lino Moroni

1612


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Arthur and Charlotte Vershbow, Boston; (sale, Christie's New York, 20 June 2013, no. 621); purchased 2013 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in plate across bottom: Con Privilegio di S.A.S. Dom.cus Falcinius fecit. flor Iacobus ligozzius Inventor

Wikidata ID

Q77112452

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