523 - P. BETTELINI (*1763) after CORTONA (*1597), Saint Martina at the stake, Copper engraving

P. BETTELINI (*1763) after CORTONA (*1597), Saint Martina at the stake, Copper engraving Petrus Bettelini (1763 - 1829 ) after Pietro da Cortona (before 1597 Cortona - 1669 Rom): Depiction of the saint Martina on the funeral pyre with angels on a cloud and lightning striking from the sky, 19th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: Lower middle signed in the printing plate: "Pietre, de Cortonne, pinx | Gallier del | Petrus, Bettelini, Sculp. Romae". Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "SAINTE MARTINE". Date: 19th century Keywords: St. Martina, portrayal of the saint, funeral pyre, miracle, martyr, martyrdom, 19th century, Baroque, Religious, France, Size: Paper: 42,6 cm x 31,0 cm (16,8 x 12,2 in), Depiction: 32,1 cm x 22,3 cm (12,6 x 8,8 in) Condition: Very good condition. Minimally stained around the margins.