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Grey-toned etching of the Virgin Mary, Christ Child embracing young John the Baptist, and several bearded saints beside trees and a stone pedestal.

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) with the Christ Child, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Elizabeth, Saint Paul the Apostle, Saint Peter the Apostle and Saint Francis of Assisi. Colour etching by A. Scacciati after Perino del Vaga (?).

A monochrome etching in sepia-grey tones shows the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, who embraces the young John the Baptist, while Saint Elizabeth leans in behind them. Bearded male saints stand at left by a stone pedestal and kneel in prayer at right, under dark trees and a distant town.

Artist
Perino del Vaga
Date
[1766]
Medium
Etchings
Source
Wellcome Collection
Size
3598 × 4000 px
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Public domain · Wellcome Collection marks it Public Domain Mark; made by 1766.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Wellcome Collection)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Wellcome Collection

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