Portrait of John Diodati, from "Pious Annotations upon the Holy Bible"

Sitter Giovanni Diodati Swiss, Italian
1643
Not on view
Portrait, half-length, seated behind a table, directed slightly to right, looking towards the viewer, holding a book lettered with 'La Sacra Bibbia'; wearing clerical cap and gown; illustration to Giovanni Diodati's 'Pious Annotations upon the Holy Bible' (London: 1643)

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Object Information
  • Title: Portrait of John Diodati, from "Pious Annotations upon the Holy Bible"
  • Series/Portfolio: Pious Annotations upon the Holy Bible
  • Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, Prague 1607–1677 London)
  • Sitter: Giovanni Diodati (Swiss (born Italy), Lucca 1576–1649 Geneva)
  • Date: 1643
  • Medium: Etching; first state of four (NH)
  • Dimensions: plate: 7 9/16 x 4 7/16 in. (19.2 x 11.2 cm)
    sheet: 7 13/16 x 4 5/8 in. (19.9 x 11.7 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011
  • Object Number: 2012.136.625
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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