The birth of Christ; the Virgin kneels before the manger. Engraving by S.A. Bolswert after P.P. Rubens.
- Rubens, Peter Paul, 1577-1640.
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The youngest angel has insect's wings, as opposed to the feathery wings of the other two
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Antwerp : Gillis Hendricx excudit cum privilegio regis
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1 print : line engraving with etching ; platemark 42.6 x 32 cm
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Virgo, quem genuit, adoravit. P. Paulus Rubbens pinxit. S.a. Bolswert fecit
The angels carry a banner saying "Gloria in excelsis deo et in terra pax hominibus bona voluntatis"
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Wellcome Collection 23999i
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