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Christuskind als Salvator Mundi

Pieter van Bleeck

1754

Medium

paper

Dimensions

h 356mm × w 253mm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

paper

Object Type

Subject Matter

Christ-child ~ types of adult Christ; 'Salvator Mundi', making a blessing gesture; an orb in his hand or at his feet

Production Place

England

Acquisition Method

transferred

Acquired

1816

Notes

mezzotint; proefdruk

Collection Type

prints

About Pieter van Bleeck

1700–1764 • Dutch Republic

Probably born in the Hague. He was a painter of portraits and is particularly remembered for his portraits of actors in their roles. He was also an engraver and made engravings after works by Murillo, van Dyck, Rembrandt, Lely, and others. Comment on works: Portraits; theatrical scenes