881 - Unknown (18th century), Votive image, the Immaculate Conception of Mary, around 1800, copper engraving

Unknown (18th century), Votive image, the Immaculate Conception of Mary, around 1800, copper engraving Unknown (18th century): Votive image, the Immaculate Conception of Mary, c. 1800, copper engraving Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving on paper Date: c. 1800 Description: Small devotional image or votive image depicting the young Mother of God standing among blooming lilies on a globe. As a symbol of the Immaculate Conception. Inscribed and signed below on the printing plate, largely illegible: "[...] Conceptio B. V. M. [...]". For further classification, see also “Adolf Spamer: Das kleine Andachtsbild.” Keywords: 19th century, Classicism, Biblical, Germany, Size: Paper: 10.4 cm x 6.4 cm (4.1 x 2.5 in) Condition: Good condition. The sheet is slightly discolored due to its age and has occasional pale foxing. Slightly bumped along the edges in places.