Artist: Fra Angelico (Italian, 1395-1455), after.
Intermediary draughtsman: Cesare Mariani (Italian, 1826- 1901).
Engraver: Filippo Livy (Italian, 1817 - 1894).
Title: Crocifissione.
Titled, Dated, and Signed in plate: an impression before the letters, probably, proof.
Dimensions: backing sheet 14" x 11 1/4".
Printer: Firenze: Presso La Società Artistica Editrice Della Galleria Dell'Accademia Delle Belle Arti, MDCCCLIII, - In Prato, Coi Tipi Di D. Passigli.
Edition: Vincenzo Fortunato Marchese O.P. S. Marco Convento Dei Padri Predicatori In Firenze Illustrato E Inciso Principalmente Nei Dipinti Del B. Giovanni Angelico Con La Vita Dello Stesso Pittore.
Date: 1853.
Materials and Techniques: Etching on chine collé.
Mat and Frame: backing sheet.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Museums and Libraries: The British Museum 1852,1009.1-6
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: Italian School XIX C.
Acknowledgement: This entry incorporates text from the catalog entry of a similar item from the British Museum collection.