Author: Biberger, Johann Ulrich (1685-1725)
Title: Maria Optimam Partem Elegit. Luc 10, V. 42. First Edition First Edition of the Mezzotint,, from an Old Spanish Collection of Original Baroque Engravings
Description: Circa late 17th- early 18th Century. Mezzotint on old laid paper. Very large format. 70 x 50.5cm. Léon de Laborde," Histoire de la Gravure en Manière Noire," pp. 238-239. Charles Le Blanc , Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, Vol. I, p. 336. This print unknown to either Laborde or Le Blanc. Very rare.. "Maria optimam partem elegit" translates to "Mary has chosen the best part" in Latin, and it is a phrase from the Bible, specifically Luke 10:42 in the Vulgate version, where Jesus says that Mary chose the "good portion" by sitting at his feet and listening to his teachings, rather than being busy with household chores like her sister Martha. .
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Title: Maria Optimam Partem Elegit. Luc 10, V. 42. First Edition First Edition of the Mezzotint,, from an Old Spanish Collection of Original Baroque Engravings
Description: Circa late 17th- early 18th Century. Mezzotint on old laid paper. Very large format. 70 x 50.5cm. Léon de Laborde," Histoire de la Gravure en Manière Noire," pp. 238-239. Charles Le Blanc , Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, Vol. I, p. 336. This print unknown to either Laborde or Le Blanc. Very rare.. "Maria optimam partem elegit" translates to "Mary has chosen the best part" in Latin, and it is a phrase from the Bible, specifically Luke 10:42 in the Vulgate version, where Jesus says that Mary chose the "good portion" by sitting at his feet and listening to his teachings, rather than being busy with household chores like her sister Martha. .
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Price: US$ 6500.00 Seller: Wittenborn Art Books
- Book number: 16-5941
- Book number: 16-5941
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