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Sanctus Matthaeus Angelo praemonente evangilium scribit (St. Matthew Inspired to Write his Gospel by an Angel)

Engraver Caroline Watson British
After Peter Paul Rubens Flemish
Publisher Caroline Watson British
1788
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Sanctus Matthaeus Angelo praemonente evangilium scribit (St. Matthew Inspired to Write his Gospel by an Angel)
  • Engraver: Caroline Watson (British, London 1760/61–1814 London)
  • Artist: After Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, Siegen 1577–1640 Antwerp)
  • Publisher: Caroline Watson (British, London 1760/61–1814 London)
  • Date: 1788
  • Medium: Stipple engraving
  • Dimensions: Plate: 8 3/4 × 6 5/16 in. (22.3 × 16 cm)
    Sheet: 11 15/16 × 8 11/16 in. (30.4 × 22 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of Georgiana W. Sargent, in memory of John Osborne Sargent, 1924
  • Object Number: 24.63.364
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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