Accession number
PML198990.16
Creator
Baillie, William, 1723-1810, etcher.
Published
Great Britain, 1785 January 18
Notes
Title from lettered impression in the British Museum online catalog.
Unlettered proof impression on india paper; lettered examples of the print have title below and are signed "Rubens del / Jan. 18 1785 / W. Baillie sculp".
Forms part of a collection of 20 prints by Captain William Baillie, with a title page hand lettered in ink: Collection of prints and etchings by William Baillie & others.
Library's copy laid down on backing sheet.
Unlettered proof impression on india paper; lettered examples of the print have title below and are signed "Rubens del / Jan. 18 1785 / W. Baillie sculp".
Forms part of a collection of 20 prints by Captain William Baillie, with a title page hand lettered in ink: Collection of prints and etchings by William Baillie & others.
Library's copy laid down on backing sheet.
Description
1 print : etching ; image: 168 x 136 mm; plate mark: 215 x 188 mm; sheet: 224 x 199 mm
Inscriptions/Markings
Inscribed "Baillie" below, and "Proof on India paper" in pencil on backing sheet at bottom right.
Summary
St Peter, shown whole-length walking to right, looking over his shoulder to left, lifting the left sleeve of his garment with right hand, carrying keys, wearing a mitre, with thick hair and beard. Cf. British Museum online catalog.
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