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Antonius Wierix II, Bernadino Passeri

Quae gessit Christus descendens ad infernos

1592

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Antonius Wierix II, Bernadino Passeri

Quae gessit Christus descendens ad infernos

1592

Physical Qualities Engraving, Sheet (trimmed within platemark): 231 × 142 mm. (9 1/8 × 5 9/16 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.5548

Inscribed: Recto: in image, center left, in plate "B. Pass. Rom. inu."; in image, center right, in plate "Ant. Wierx. sculp." [with additional inscriptions in Latin above and below image] Verso: lower left in graphite diamond with "6475"

Markings: CM: Claghorn WM: kneeling man with cross

Artist

Antonius Wierix II

Flemish, c. 1555/59-1604
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Artist

Bernadino Passeri

Italian, 1530/40-1590
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