Descrizione

Acquaforte, 1681, datata in lastra in basso a destra. Bellissima prova, impressa su carta vergata coeva, con margini, piccoli fori di tarlo sul margine bianco sinistro, per il resto in ottimo stato di conservazione. L’opera riproduce la celebre Vergine degli Abbandonati di Valencia, patrona della città e situata nell’omonima chiesa. Opera molto rara, non descritta dai repertori consultati. Etching, 1681, dated in plate lower right. Beautiful proof, printed on contemporary laid paper, with margins, small wormholes on the left white margin, otherwise in excellent condition. The work reproduces the famous Virgin of the Forsaken of Valencia, the city's patron and located in the church. Dedicated to Juan Tomás de Rocaberti (c. 1624 – 13 June 1699) a Spanish theologian. In 1676 he was appointed by Carlos II of Spain first Archbishop of Valencia, and then governor of that province. In 1695 he was made inquisitor-general of Spain. A very rare work, not described by the repertoires consulted. Cfr.