St. Francis (?)

Art Historical Context

This delicate engraving, tentatively titled *St. Francis*, showcases the collaborative talents of French artists Pierre Landry, Laurent de Hyre, and D. Thierry. Created in an undated work from the 17th century it exemplifies the Baroque era's emphasis on religious devotion through intricate printmaking. De La Hyre, a painter known for his elegant history scenes, likely provided the design, while Landry and Thierry executed the engraving—a meticulous technique involving incising fine lines into a metal plate to produce detailed, reproducible images. Measuring 12 3/16 x 7 11/16 inches, the prin...