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Pietro Aquila, printmaker
Italian, 1650 - 1692
The Virgin Appearing to Saint Alexis, 17th century
Etching with engraving
19.2 x 18.7 cm (image); 26.7 x 48.6 cm (sheet)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Sopher Collection 1985.1.393

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after, Ciro Ferri

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Artist Biography: Painter and printmaker. Probably born in Marsala, 1650, died in Alcama (also in Sicily) 1692. Most of his etchings done in Rome, including suites after Annibale Carracci's paintings for the Palazzo Farnese, the Raphael frescoes in the Vatican Loggie, and work after Pietro da Cortona and Cirro Ferri.~~Reference: LeBlanc, Charles. Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes. Paris: 1854-59.~

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