Peccati Mortisque Triumphor Christus

Marco Alvise Pitteri after Giovanni Battista Piazzetta

Associated Names
Marco Alvise Pitteri

Artist, Italian, 1702 - 1786

Giovanni Battista Piazzetta

Artist After, Italian, 1683 - 1754

The image depicts a man shown from the waist up. He is positioned with his head tilted slightly upward, looking towards the sky or ceiling, with his facial features prominently displayed. He has an elongated face with a pronounced nose, a full beard, and long hair that touches his shoulders. His expression is serene and contemplative. The man is dressed in a robe with a visible loose, ruffled collar and holds a long, staff-like object in his left hand. Surrounding the upper portion of the image is a textured background that creates an air of depth. Below the man, there is a Latin inscription, framed within a decorative border. The print is rendered in black and white.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Hyatt Mayor

  • Accession Number

    1981.73.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc, no. 9, State -28


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels

1922

  • Ravà, Aldo. Marco Pitteri incisore Veneziano. Florence, 1922: no. 3

Wikidata ID

Q74037746

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