Production Date
No later than 1871Type of Work / Object
Graphic Art > Copper Engraving
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Location
Inventory Number
E1052
Catalogue Number
E1052Catalogue Level / Collection
Thorvaldsen's Collections > Collection of Prints (E)
Explanation
- The apostles Peter, Jacob, and John examined Dante on the nature on the three theological virtues: faith, hope, and charity. Beatrice represents spiritual, religious love.
Motif / Theme
- Human > Man > Dante Alighieri
Material
Technique
Dimension
- Height (plate size) 280 mm
- Height (paper size) 360 mm
- Width (plate size) 450 mm
- Width (paper size) 532 mm
Inscription / Certification / Label
Cornelius inv. / bei Velten in Carlsruhe. / E. Schäffer sc. / AUS DEM PARADIES VON DANTE / H. Felsing impr.
Art Form / Craft
Graphic Design
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Acquisition Mode
Bequest from Bertel ThorvaldsenAcquisition Date
March 24, 1844