Christ, Ignatius of Loyola and Francis Xavier
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 12 3/4 × 8 11/16 in. (32.4 × 22 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949
Accession Number
49.95.2466
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About this artwork
This prints by netherlandish artist Pieter de Jode I exemplifies the artistic achievements of 17th century. Dutch and Netherlandish artists achieved remarkable technical mastery and innovative approaches to various artistic media during this period. The artist's work in engraving demonstrates the importance of printmaking as both an artistic medium and a means of disseminating images widely. Executed in engraving, this work demonstrates the sophisticated technical processes involved in printmaki...