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South German School, late 17th century — Design for a book illustration: figures adoring the Sacrament flanked by St. John the Evangelist and a Bishop Saint; below two kneeling figures and two Native Americans in prayer, surrounding a globe on a baroque pedestal
South German School, late 17th century

Design for a book illustration: figures adoring the Sacrament flanked by St. John the Evangelist and a Bishop Saint; below two kneeling figures and two Native Americans in prayer, surrounding a globe on a baroque pedestal

An ornate baroque design for a book illustration depicting religious devotion with figures adorning the Sacrament, saints, kneeling worshippers, and Native American converts surrounding an elaborate pedestal globe.

Medium
Pen and brown ink and blue and grey wash on paper washed blue;
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Old Master & British Works on Paper

June 28, 2023

Estimate: $1,500 – $2,000

Lot 98

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South German School, late 17th century, Design for a book illustration: figures adoring the Sacrament flanked by St. John the Evangelist and a Bishop Saint; below two kneeling figures and two Native Americans in prayer, surrounding a globe on a baroque pedestal

An ornate baroque design for a book illustration depicting religious devotion with figures adorning the Sacrament, saints, kneeling worshippers, and Native American converts surrounding an elaborate pedestal globe.

Medium
Pen and brown ink and blue and grey wash on paper washed blue;
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Baroque Design, Sacrament, Native Americans, Book Illustration, Baroque Pedestal, Religious Scene