Virgin and Child

Cornelis Bloemaert (Dutch, 1603–1684)

Medium/TechniqueEngraving

DimensionsSheet: 17.5 x 11.6 cm (6 7/8 x 4 9/16 in.)

Credit LineHarvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund

Accession numberP7417

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InscriptionsIn plate, beneath image: Virgo mortali quem cernit lumine natum. Hune oculis mentis detegit esse Deum. Depositag omni prorsus ratione parentis Divino illius numen honore colit. Abrahamus Bloemaert inve. C. Bloemaert sculp. cu. privil. Regis Christ.mi.

ProvenanceHenry F. Sewall (1816-1896, New York, Lugt 1309); purchased by MFA, November 1897 (Lugt 1870).