Antique copper engraving with St Clare of Assisi kneeling on the clouds, adoring the monstrance held by two angels, with the abbatial cross at her feet. Below, the title in calligraphy and the initials "A. R." and "V. C.".
Antique copper engraving with St Clare of Assisi kneeling on the clouds, adoring the monstrance held by two angels, with the abbatial cross at her feet. Below, the title in calligraphy and the initials "A. R." and "V. C.".
Drawing by Antonio Rodríguez and engraving by Vicente Capilla. The saint was born in Assisi, Italy, where she founded the order of the Poor Clares together with St Francis.
Medium: Copper engraving
Artist / after: Antonio Rodríguez
Engraver / lithographer: Vicente Capilla
Date: 18th-19th century
Dimensions: 2.6 x 3.9 in (6.6 x 10 cm)
Condition: Fair; paper toned overall and with rust spots scattered about, the image legible