Who created "St. Maurice (?)"?

St. Maurice (?) was created by Pierre François Basan in 1743–97.

When was "St. Maurice (?)" created?

This artwork was created 1743–97.

Is "St. Maurice (?)" in the public domain?

Yes, St. Maurice (?) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

St. Maurice (?)

Pierre François Basan

1743–97

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Sheet (trimmed): 5 11/16 × 4 1/16 in. (14.5 × 10.3 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1917

Accession Number

17.3.1536

Tags

ProfilesSaints

About this artwork

This engraving depicts St. Maurice, the Christian martyr and commander of the Theban Legion, created by French engraver Pierre François Basan between 1743 and 1797. The print shows the saint in military attire, reflecting his role as a soldier-saint venerated for his martyrdom. The composition presents the figure with the formal qualities characteristic of 18th-century religious printmaking. Pierre François Basan was a French engraver and print publisher who worked in Paris, serving as both crea...

St. Maurice (?)

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