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Plate 6: Saint Joseph's dream, with the Virgin Mary at left and an angel above who points to the Holy Spirit

Intermediary draftsman Ranieri Allegranti Italian
After Carlo Cignani Italian
1777
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Plate 6: Saint Joseph's dream, with the Virgin Mary at left and an angel above who points to the Holy Spirit
  • Artist: Benedetto Eredi (Italian, Ravenna 1750–1815 Florence)
  • Artist: Intermediary draftsman Ranieri Allegranti (Italian, active 1773–83)
  • Artist: After Carlo Cignani (Italian, Bologna 1628–1719 Forlì)
  • Date: 1777
  • Medium: Etching and engraving
  • Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 19 11/16 × 12 1/2 in. (50 × 31.8 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951
  • Object Number: 51.501.2841
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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