CALLIGRAM representing the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, in sepia ink on vellum. Rectangular frame surrounded by putti holding crown, sceptre, star, monstrance, palm and bouquets of flowers, in wash with gold highlights. Latin legend inscribed between two fillets: "SERENISSIMO FERDINANDO ETRURIAE MAGNO HAEC EFFIGIES IMMACULATAE VIRGINIS MARIAE CONSECRATA AC PURIS LITTERIS DELINEATA CONTINET OFFICIUM TOTUM EIUSDEM OFFICIUM SANCTI SPIRITUS, CANTICUM CANTICORUM SALOMONIS, CAPITA LIBRI SAPIENTIAE AURE IGNATIO MULIGINO 1702. Italy, early 18th century. Height 32,3 - Width 23 cm Oval giltwood frame. Lot delivered to the Study

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