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The Visitation by Giorgio Ghisi

The Visitation by Giorgio Ghisi

Jan Johnson Old Master Modern Prints

Engraving

1540

Edition Size: Unknown

Image Size: 32.2 x 50.2 cm

Sheet Size: 32.7 x 50.7 cm

Reference: Lewis, Lewis and Boorsch 10, fourth state of six

Signed In Plate

Condition: Pristine

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Based on the fresco by Francesco Salviati in the Oratorio of San Giovanni Decollato in Rome, which was painted in 1538.

With the name of Lafreri erased but before that of Rossi, or later Losi

Watermark: Pilgrim in circle with star (L, L & B 55; Briquet 7578)

Provenance: Unidentified (Lugt 896); Somerville & Simpson 1970’s; Dr.Eric Stanley (not in Lugt)

A fine, three-dimensional impression, with small margins on three sides, trimmed on the platemark at left, but with a narrow plate margin all round. In nearly perfect condition.

 

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Giorgio Ghisi

Giorgio Ghisi was an Italian printmaker and engraver from Mantua in Italy who also worked in Antwerp and in France. He made both prints and damascened metalwork, although only two surviving examples of the latter are known. Ghisi was a reproductive engraver, basing his works on paintings by other artists although he often elaborated backgrounds with landscapes of his own invention, and added lavish foliage.

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