Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815, Italian, active in Britain (1764–99)after Lodovico Carracci, 1555–1619, Italian
Title:
Abraham Entertaining Three Angels, Genesis 18, v. 1
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving and stipple engraving
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower left: "From the Original Drawing by Lud. Caracci"; lettered, lower right: "Engraved by F. Bartolozzi R.A. Historical Engraver to his Majesty"; letered, lower center: "Abraham entertaining three Angels | (GENESIS CHAP.18th.v.1st &c) | IN HIS MAJEST'S COLLECTION. | Published as the Act directs Jany.18, 1797. by J. Chamberlaine Brompton Row Middlesex"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection