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Studies of the Virgin and Child

Francesco Rosaspina (Italian, 1762–1841)
After: Parmigianino (Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola) (Italian, 1503–1540)
about 1785-1810

Medium/Technique Etching and aquatint, printed in four shades of brown
Dimensions Sheet: 25.6 x 19.8 cm (10 1/16 x 7 13/16 in.)
Platemark: 25 x 19.2 cm (9 13/16 x 7 9/16 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of William Perkins Babcock
Accession NumberB3219
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné Not listed separately in Le Blanc; possibly from Le Blanc 57
Marks Verso, lower center, stamped in violet ink, the mark of the MFA Babcock Bequest (Lugt 207); verso, lower center, stamped in violet ink, the mark of the MFA (Lugt 1868)
InscriptionsEngraved in the plate, top left, the number "9"
ProvenanceWilliam Perkins Babcock, Boston, Paris (1826-1899); his bequest to the MFA June 12, 1900