Artist: Pietro da Cortona (Italian, 1597-1669).
Engraver: Francois de Poilly (French, 1623-1693).
Title: De virgine nasci dignatus est. (Today the king of heaven deigned to be born for us of a Virgin).
Titled, Dated, and Signed in plate: Peint par Pietre de Cortonne. Franc. de Poilly Sculp. De virgine nasci dignatus est. A Paris chez Basset. No. 46. (Basset publications are sometimes found with running numbers at top right, which presumably refer to a catalogue - The British Museum).
Dimensions: Sheet 13 1/2" x 9 1/4'.
Publisher: Chez Basset.
Date: XIX C.
Materials and Techniques: Etching and stipple on laid paper.
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: Fold, discoloration, toning, mat burn. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: Italian School XVII C. French School XVII C.
Note: likely a late impression or reprint.