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Virgin and Child

Cornelis Bloemaert (Dutch, 1603–1684)

Medium/Technique Engraving
Dimensions Sheet: 17.5 x 11.6 cm (6 7/8 x 4 9/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession NumberP7417
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné Le Blanc 8
Signed signed
Marks No watermark
Lugt 1309 (Henry F. Sewall, about 1895, New York)
Lugt 1870 (Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Harvey D. Parker Collection) and in black ink: 7417
InscriptionsIn plate, beneath image:
Virgo mortali quem cernit lumine natum.
Hune oculis mentis detegit esse Deum.
Depositag omni prorsus ratione parentis
Divino illius numen honore colit.

Abrahamus Bloemaert inve. C. Bloemaert sculp. cu. privil. Regis Christ.mi.
ProvenanceHenry F. Sewall (1816-1896, New York, Lugt 1309); purchased by MFA, November 1897 (Lugt 1870).