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Frontispiece: a monument decorated with the Medici coat of arms at top in center, flames at top to either side, a hooded figure on right side of monument with a weasel below, a figure to left side wearing a papal crown, a scene of a monk chasing away demons with a cross on base of monument, from 'Frontispiece and four scenes from the life of Saint John Gualbert' (Frontispice et quatre vignettes pour une vie de Saint Jean Gualbert)

1640

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Frontispiece: a monument decorated with the Medici coat of arms at top in center, flames at top to either side, a hooded figure on right side of monument with a weasel below, a figure to left side wearing a papal crown, a scene of a monk chasing away demons with a cross on base of monument, from 'Frontispiece and four scenes from the life of Saint John Gualbert' (Frontispice et quatre vignettes pour une vie de Saint Jean Gualbert), Stefano della Bella (Italian, Florence 1610–1664 Florence), Etching — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Frontispiece: a monument decorated with the Medici coat of arms at top in center, flames at top to either side, a hooded figure on right side of monument with a weasel below, a figure to left side wearing a papal crown, a scene of a monk chasing away demons with a cross on base of monument, from 'Frontispiece and four scenes from the life of Saint John Gualbert' (Frontispice et quatre vignettes pour une vie de Saint Jean Gualbert)

Series/Portfolio: 'Frontispiece and four scenes from the life of Saint John Gualbert' (Frontispice et quatre vignettes pour une vie de Saint Jean Gualbert)

Artist: Stefano della Bella (Italian, Florence 1610–1664 Florence)

Date: 1640

Medium: Etching

Dimensions: Sheet: 7 5/8 x 5 7/16 in. (19.4 x 13.8 cm)
Mount: 8 1/8 x 6 in. (20.7 x 15.3 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011

Accession Number: 2012.136.554.3

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