Virgin and Child with Martyrs

c. 1660

after Pietro da Cortona

Associated Names
Pietro da Cortona

Artist After, Roman, 1597 - 1669

The image shows several figures. Two main figures are in the center: a young child standing on a cloud holding a branch, and an adult seated next to the child. Another figure is kneeling in front of them stretching out arms. In the background, other draped figures are sitting against architectural elements and trees. Above the central figures, cherubic faces emerge from the clouds, forming a halo-like formation. The scene is set in a classical, ethereal environment depicted in detailed engraving style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 27.1 x 20.2 cm (10 11/16 x 7 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.208.25


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom in plate: SANCTAE MARTINAE VIRGINIS ET MARTYRIS / CONCORDII EPIPHANII ET SOC. MM. IMAGINES / Eminentmo. ac Reumo. Principi FRANCISCO CARD-BARBERINO S-R-E- Vicecancellario / Petrus Berrettinus Cortonensis D.D.

Wikidata ID

Q75120713

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