The Large Virgin of Einsiedeln - Amand-Durand after the Master E. S.
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A heliogravure by Charles Amand-Durand after the "Large Virgin of Einsiedeln" by the Master E. S., dated 1466 in the copper: the Virgin enthroned on the altar between St Benedict and an angel, with kneeling pilgrims and, in the gallery above, the Trinity surrounded by angels. Laid paper.
A heliogravure by Charles Amand-Durand after the "Large Virgin of Einsiedeln" by the Master E. S., dated 1466 in the copper: the Virgin enthroned on the altar between St Benedict and an angel, with kneeling pilgrims and, in the gallery above, the Trinity surrounded by angels. Laid paper.
The engraving was made for the consecration of the new Benedictine church at Einsiedeln, rebuilt after the fire of 1465, and is held to be the most beautiful devotional print of the 15th century. The Master E. S. was the most important German engraver of his generation.
Medium: heliogravure on laid paper
Artist / after: the Master E. S. (active c. 1450-1467)
Engraver: Charles Amand-Durand (1831-1905)
Date: 19th century (original copper of 1466)
Dimensions: Plate mark 5.7 x 9.3 in (14.4 x 23.7 cm); sheet 12.6 x 18.1 in (32 x 46 cm)
Condition: good
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A heliogravure by Charles Amand-Durand after the "Large Virgin of Einsiedeln" by the Master E. S., dated 1466 in the copper: the Virgin enthroned on the altar between St Benedict and an angel, with kneeling pilgrims and, in the gallery above, the Trinity surrounded by angels. Laid paper.