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Head of the Virgin

Francesco Bartolozzi (Italian, worked in Italy, England, and Portugal, 1728–1815)
After: Leonardo da Vinci (Italian, 1452–1519)
Published by: John Chamberlaine (English, 1745–1812)
1796

Medium/Technique Etching and stipple engraving, printed in brown ink
Dimensions Sheet: 53.2 x 39.9 cm (20 15/16 x 15 11/16 in.)
Platemark: 25.4 x 20.1 cm (10 x 7 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of William Perkins Babcock
Accession NumberB379
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné de Vesme/Calabi 2086, ii/ii; Tuer 680
Marks Verso, center, stamped in violet ink, the mark of the MFA Babcock Bequest (Lugt 207); verso, center, stamped in violet ink, the mark of the MFA (Lugt 1868)
ProvenanceWilliam Perkins Babcock, Boston, Paris (1826-1899); his bequest to the MFA June 12, 1900