Pietro da Cortona, nato Pietro Berrettini - Apparizione della Madonna a santa Martina - ante 1669
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Description from the seller
Apparition of the Madonna to Saint Martina by Berrettini Pietro, called Pietro da Cortona.
Author:
Berrettini Pietro, called Pietro Da Cortona (1596/1669): inventor.
Reason for attribution: inscription.
Name of the dedicatee:
Cardinal Francesco Barberini.
Chronology:
before 1669.
Technique:
burin engraving on laid paper.
Inscription:
at the lower margin: Sanctae martinae virginis et martyris / concordii epiphanii et soc. mm. Imaginesn.
Below the title: eminent.mo ac reu.mo principi francisco card barberino s. r. e. vicecancellario / petrus berrettinus cortonensis d. d.
Emblem:
on either side of the dedicatory inscription the bees symbolizing the Barberini family appear free in the space, without a shield.
Measurements:
195 mm x 271 mm (engraved part);
198 mm x 290 mm (plate edge).
Conditions:
the print is in very good condition, intact, very clean (rare scattered spots, more extended and evident at the lower right corner), with excellent inking, no losses. It is mounted (perfectly, without any damage to the original print) on another heavier and non-laid paper of a later period.
Seller's Story
"Il Frontespizio" is a shop specializing in the sale of illustrated, art, and fine books, antique and rare items, first editions from all eras, and out-of-print works, as well as autographed books and manuscripts. It also offers prints, postcards, figurines, magazines, and other collectible paper objects. Occasionally, other types of collectibles such as toys and vintage items, vinyl records, medals, and banknotes are put up for sale.
It is born as an online extension of the antique shop 'La Bottega d’Arte' in Como, opened in the 1970s and a point of reference for antique collectors and art lovers, with its three shops located in the historic center. The shop is registered with FIMA (Italian Federation of Art Dealers), providing an additional guarantee for clients.
The Frontispiece is managed by Barbara Lombardi, a passionate bibliophile who has been collecting illustrated books from the first half of the 20th century, photography books, and artist books for over 25 years.
Translated by Google TranslateApparition of the Madonna to Saint Martina by Berrettini Pietro, called Pietro da Cortona.
Author:
Berrettini Pietro, called Pietro Da Cortona (1596/1669): inventor.
Reason for attribution: inscription.
Name of the dedicatee:
Cardinal Francesco Barberini.
Chronology:
before 1669.
Technique:
burin engraving on laid paper.
Inscription:
at the lower margin: Sanctae martinae virginis et martyris / concordii epiphanii et soc. mm. Imaginesn.
Below the title: eminent.mo ac reu.mo principi francisco card barberino s. r. e. vicecancellario / petrus berrettinus cortonensis d. d.
Emblem:
on either side of the dedicatory inscription the bees symbolizing the Barberini family appear free in the space, without a shield.
Measurements:
195 mm x 271 mm (engraved part);
198 mm x 290 mm (plate edge).
Conditions:
the print is in very good condition, intact, very clean (rare scattered spots, more extended and evident at the lower right corner), with excellent inking, no losses. It is mounted (perfectly, without any damage to the original print) on another heavier and non-laid paper of a later period.
Seller's Story
"Il Frontespizio" is a shop specializing in the sale of illustrated, art, and fine books, antique and rare items, first editions from all eras, and out-of-print works, as well as autographed books and manuscripts. It also offers prints, postcards, figurines, magazines, and other collectible paper objects. Occasionally, other types of collectibles such as toys and vintage items, vinyl records, medals, and banknotes are put up for sale.
It is born as an online extension of the antique shop 'La Bottega d’Arte' in Como, opened in the 1970s and a point of reference for antique collectors and art lovers, with its three shops located in the historic center. The shop is registered with FIMA (Italian Federation of Art Dealers), providing an additional guarantee for clients.
The Frontispiece is managed by Barbara Lombardi, a passionate bibliophile who has been collecting illustrated books from the first half of the 20th century, photography books, and artist books for over 25 years.
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Artist
Pietro da Cortona, nato Pietro Berrettini
Title of artwork
Apparizione della Madonna a santa Martina - ante 1669
Technique
Engraving
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition
Height
290 mm
Width
198 mm
Depiction/theme
Religion
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