Regina Celi Letarae Alleluia - Small Original Engraving - 18th-19th Century

Small original engraving printed in blue ink, of emblematic design, crossed from side to side by a banderole lettered "REGINA CELI LETARÆ ALLELUIA", the opening of the Marian antiphon of Eastertide. At the left, a horse among trophies (a crozier, fasces, a lance with the plaque "S.P.Q.R.", plumes and stirrups hanging from a tree); at the right, a skull with a cross, an open book, a rosary, the tau cross, a small bell and a pig, attributes recalling Saint Anthony the Abbot.

A curious and decorative, finely engraved print, setting earthly glories against the ascetic life under the joy of Easter.

Medium: Engraving printed in blue.
Date: 18th-19th century.
Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.8 in (10.5 x 7.2 cm).
Condition: Clean front with a good impression; on the back, glue stains along the left edge and a few small stains, plus a pencilled inventory number.