Rest on the Flight into Egypt: P.1644-1991

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Image Height 296 mm Width 227 mm
Sheet Height 321 mm Width 230 mm

Techniques used in production

Counterproof
Engraving
Etching

Inscription or legends present

• Text: Carolus Saracenus Invent. [reversed]
• Location: Image lower right
• Method of creation: Printed
• Type: Signature

• Text: 17
• Location: Upper centre, on backing sheet
• Method of creation: Black ink
• Type: Number

• Text: Carlo Saracino detto Carlo Veneziano nato in Venezia 1585 / imparò da Cammillo Mariani scultore & pittore, poi segui la maniera / di Caravaggio
• Location: Verso, on backing sheet
• Method of creation: Brown ink
• Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.1644-1991
Primary reference Number: 83055
Bartsch: 19 [Douteuse]
Illustrated Bartsch: 19 [Douteuse]
Robert-Dumesnil: 1 I/II (Counterproof)
Brown (Ribera): 20 I/II (Counterproof)
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Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints