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Marriage at Cana (from Jeremy Taylor, "The great Exemplar of Sanctity and Holy life according to the Christian institution," London, 1653)

WIth additions by William Faithorne the Elder British
1653
Not on view
The Marriage in Cana with Jesus and Mary at the head of the banquet table. The majority of the design is likely etched by Hollar; William Faithorne added hatching and other small touches with a burin.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Marriage at Cana (from Jeremy Taylor, "The great Exemplar of Sanctity and Holy life according to the Christian institution," London, 1653)
  • Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, Prague 1607–1677 London)
  • Artist: WIth additions by William Faithorne the Elder (British, London ca. 1620–1691 London)
  • Date: 1653
  • Medium: Etching (by Hollar), hatching and small burin touches (by Faithorne)
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 9 15/16 × 7 3/4 in. (25.3 × 19.7 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
  • Object Number: 20.81.1.24
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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