Original antique engraving of Blessed Anthony of Siena, standing in the Dominican habit, the lily in his hand and rays of light about his head. The inscription below, "declarado Beato por Nuestro Smo. P. Pio VII" (declared Blessed by our most holy father Pius VII), places the print in the pontificate of Pius VII (1800-1823) or shortly after.
Original antique engraving of Blessed Anthony of Siena, standing in the Dominican habit, the lily in his hand and rays of light about his head. The inscription below, "declarado Beato por Nuestro Smo. P. Pio VII" (declared Blessed by our most holy father Pius VII), places the print in the pontificate of Pius VII (1800-1823) or shortly after.
Medium: Copper engraving on paper.
Date: First quarter of the 19th century.
Dimensions: 2.8 x 4.2 in (7 x 10.7 cm).
Condition: Paper heavily toned, with damp staining, creasing and a small tear in the upper right margin.