The Sacrament of Confirmation

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The Sacrament of Confirmation

c. 1755-1757

Marco Alvise Pitteri (Italian, 1702–1786) After a painting by Pietro Longhi (Italian, 1702–1785)

The sacraments-important rites that mark major events for Catholics-include baptism, confirmation, communion, confession, marriage, ordination, and extreme unction (or last rites). Shown here is confirmation, a rite of initiation after which the recipient could begin taking communion.

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Object Details

Titles:

The Sacrament of Confirmation
From the series The Seven Sacraments (Venice: Marco Alvise Pitteri, c. 1757)

Date:

c. 1755-1757

Artists:

Marco Alvise Pitteri (Italian, 1702–1786) After a painting by Pietro Longhi (Italian, 1702–1785)

Medium:

Etching

Dimensions:

Sheet: 22 5/16 x 17 5/16 inches (56.6 x 44 cm)

Classification:

Prints

Credit Line:

The Muriel and Philip Berman Gift, acquired from the John S. Phillips bequest of 1876 to the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, with funds contributed by Muriel and Philip Berman, gifts (by exchange) of Lisa Norris Elkins, Bryant W. Langston, Samuel S. White 3rd and Vera White, with additional funds contributed by John Howard McFadden, Jr., Thomas Skelton Harrison, and the Philip H. and A.S.W. Rosenbach Foundation, 1985

Accession Number:

1985-52-22059

Geography:

Made in Venice, Italy, Europe

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