Devotional picure of St. Leander, Archbishop of Seville
Unknown Maker
Within framing lines and a floral cartouche is the figure of the bishop, shown seated, in act of blessing. Descriptive ribbon reads: "Sn Leandro Arzbpo de Sevilla," and the ribbon meandering through cartouche reads: "Alle Lvia" three times.
Credit: Gift of Milton Einstein
1750-1770
Engraving and brush and watercolor on vellum
1959-49-237
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020
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