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The Virgin and Child in a Niche
Cherubino Alberti (Italian, 1553–1615)
late 16th century
Medium/Technique
Engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 29.6 x 20.3 cm (11 5/8 x 8 in.)(with 3 mm margin at top, 5 mm at right side, 7 mm at bottom, and trimmed within the platemark at left)
Credit Line
Gift of Clifford S. Ackley in memory of Hugh Macandrew
Accession Number1993.708
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Bartsch 034; Meyer 036, only state
Marks
PDP Watermark Type: At left of center of image: similar to Briquet 7628 (Fabriano 1602, pilgrim inscribed in shield)
ProvenanceClifford S. Ackley, Boston; his gift to the MFA November 17, 1993