Twelve stories from the life of Christ / engraved by Thomas Piroli ; from the designs of William Young Ottley.
Published / Created:
Rome : [s.n.], Febr. 1796.
Physical Description:
[1], 12 leaves of plates : ill. ; 41 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Illustrations are aquatint engravings, printed in sepia. In a Neo-classical style influenced by William Blake and John Flaxman. Cf. Grove Art.
Contents:
The Annunciation -- The Nativity -- Gloria in excelsis Deo: S. Luke ch. 2, ver. 13-14 -- Then the Devil leaveth him and behold angels came and administered unto him: S. Mat. ch. 4, ver. 11 -- Mary Magdalane at the feet of Jesus in the Pharasee's house: S. Luke ch. 7, ver. 38 -- Christ raising the daughter of Jairus: S. Mark, ch. 5, ver. 40-41 -- The Transfiguration: S. Luke, ch. 9, ver. 34 -- Christ blessing the children: S. Mat., ch. 19, ver. 14-15 -- The raising of the cross -- The taking down from the cross -- Dead Christ with the Marys -- The Resurrection.
Subject Terms:
Ottley, William Young, 1771-1836. | Jesus Christ -- Art. | Jesus Christ -- Passion -- Art. | Bible -- Illustrations.