Marriage of the Virgin; Mary and Joseph stand at the top of the stairs in the center of the print, with their hands joined by the priest; numerous attendants appear at the left and right along the staircase; cupids and an angel float above amongst clouds

After Pietro da Cortona (Pietro Berrettini) Italian

ca. 1690–1740

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: Marriage of the Virgin; Mary and Joseph stand at the top of the stairs in the center of the print, with their hands joined by the priest; numerous attendants appear at the left and right along the staircase; cupids and an angel float above amongst clouds
Artist: After Pietro da Cortona (Pietro Berrettini) (Italian, Cortona 1596–1669 Rome)
Published in: London
Date: ca. 1690–1740
Medium: Engraving and etching
Dimensions: Sheet (trimmed): 15 13/16 × 10 3/16 in. (40.1 × 25.8 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951
Object Number: 51.501.4394
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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