Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus, Flemish, 1523–1605 Search this
Engraver:
Karel van Mallery, Flemish, 1571 – 1635 Search this
Medium:
Recto: pen and brown ink over black chalk on laid paper Verso: pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on laid paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 7.3 × 10.7 cm (2 7/8 × 4 3/16 in.)
Type:
figures
Drawing
Object Name:
Drawing
Made in:
Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Date:
ca. 1580–1600
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Recto: Beneath the portico of a stable, Mary sits holding the Christ Child,at left. Joseph stands beside her. A donkey drinks from a fountain at the lower left. The Magi and their attendants gather at right.
Verso: St. Christopher, holding his staff, steps up onto the bank of a river. He clasps the arm of the Christ Child, who stands to the left.
