The three kings bring offerings to the infant Jesus. Engraving by J. Frey, 1736, after C. Maratta.
- Maratti, Carlo, 1625-1713.
- Date:
- [1736]
- Reference:
- 2818723i
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About this work
Description
O.T. Psalms 72, v. 10: "The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts", foretelling the adoration of the magi in the New Testament, Matthew 2. The two kings shown offer urns of frankincense and myrrh
Publication/Creation
[Rome] : [Jacob Frey?], [1736]
Physical description
1 print : line engraving with etching ; platemark 42.5 x 26 cm
Lettering
Reges Tharsis, et insulae munera offerent. Reges arabum, et Saba dona adducent. Psalm 71, v. 10. Eques Maratta pinx. in eccl. S. Marci Romae. Jac. Frey delin. et inc. 1736
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2818723i
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Location Status Access Closed stores