The assumption of the Virgin, who rises with arms outstretched, angels supporting her from below, after Reni

Various artists/makers

1792

Not on view

Verso is not visible as print is laid to another sheet of paper.

Artwork Details

Title: The assumption of the Virgin, who rises with arms outstretched, angels supporting her from below, after Reni
Engraver: Carl Ernst Christoph Hess (German, Darmstadt 1755–1828 Munich)
Artist: After Guido Reni (Italian, Bologna 1575–1642 Bologna)
Publisher: Valentine Green (British, Salford 1739–1813 London)
Publisher: Rupert Green (British, London ca. 1768–1804 London)
Publisher: V. & R. Green, London
Date: 1792
Medium: Engraving
Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 24 5/8 × 16 9/16 in. (62.6 × 42 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951
Object Number: 51.501.4556
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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