The Visitation

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The Visitation

Mid- 16th century

Artist/maker unknown, Italian Possibly by Pietro Facchetti (Italian, 1535–1619) After a painting of c. 1519 by Giovanni Francesco Penni (Italian, c. 1496–after 1528) Published by Antonio Lafreri (French (active Italy), 1512–1577) After a composition by Raphael (Raffaello Santi) (Italian (active central Italy), 1483–1520)

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Object Details

Titles:

The Visitation

Date:

Mid- 16th century

Artists:

Medium:

Etching and engraving with plate tone

Dimensions:

Plate: 17 11/16 x 13 7/16 inches (45 x 34.2 cm) Sheet: 17 15/16 x 13 5/8 inches (45.6 x 34.6 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:

1985-52-34333

Geography:

Made in Rome, Italy, Europe

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