Adoration of the Shepherds (after Peter Paul Rubens)
Cornelis van Merlen (1654 - 1723)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ink, Paper
Measurements
610 x 380 mm
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 286609
Summary
Engraving, Adoration of the Shepherds (after Peter Paul Rubens) (after Paulus Pontius) by Cornelis van Merlen (1654 - 1723).Entitled: 'Ecce Virgo Conciplet et Pariet Filium.' The Virgin shows the baby Jesus to the three shepherds who kneel before him. Above is a group of angels under the arched top. Cut to plate mark. Some tears repaired.
Marks and inscriptions
Ecce Virgo Conciplet et Pariet Filium
Makers and roles
Cornelis van Merlen (1654 - 1723), engraver (printmaker) Sir Peter Paul Rubens (Siegen 1577 - Antwerp 1640), artist Paulus Pontius (Antwerp 1603 - Antwerp 1658), artist