St Humbeline, Sister of St Bernard - Original 18th Century Engraving
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Antique eighteenth-century copper engraving with St Humbeline standing on the clouds, in the Cistercian habit and with the book of the rule open in her hand, while at her feet a demon with a torch withdraws defeated. Below, the name in calligraphy and the initials of the draughtsman and the engraver at either side.
Antique eighteenth-century copper engraving with St Humbeline standing on the clouds, in the Cistercian habit and with the book of the rule open in her hand, while at her feet a demon with a torch withdraws defeated. Below, the name in calligraphy and the initials of the draughtsman and the engraver at either side.
Humbeline, sister of St Bernard of Clairvaux, left the life of the court to enter religion and was prioress of the monastery of Jully. She is a saint rarely depicted, which makes this print uncommon.
Medium: Copper engraving
Date: 18th century
Dimensions: 2.7 x 3.9 in (6.9 x 10 cm)
Condition: Fair; toned paper, with damp staining and a small rub in the left margin
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Antique eighteenth-century copper engraving with St Humbeline standing on the clouds, in the Cistercian habit and with the book of the rule open in her hand, while at her feet a demon with a torch withdraws defeated. Below, the name in calligraphy and the initials of the draughtsman and the engraver at either side.