270 - Jacob Frey (1681–1752), after Guido Reni — The Holy Trinity with the Dead Christ, 1734.

Jacob Frey (1681–1752), after Guido Reni — The Holy Trinity with the Dead Christ, 1734. Description: Jacob Frey (1681–1752), after Guido Reni — Throne of Grace, The Holy Trinity with the Dead Christ, 1734. God the Father supports the dead body of Christ, with the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove between them and groups of cherubim emerging from the clouds above. The Crown of Thorns lies prominently in the foreground. After the painting by Guido Reni formerly in the church of the Chierici Regolari Minori at Santa Maria delle Vergini, Rome. Lettered below with the biblical text “Sic enim Deus dilexit mundum, ut Filium suum unigenitum daret” (John 3:16), followed by “Ex Tabula Guidi Reni asservata in Ecclesia Cler. Reg. Min. Terre Mareni.” Signed “Iac. Freij delin. et inc.” and dated at lower right “Romæ sup. perm. 1734.” Etching and engraving. A large engraving after Reni, with dense cross-hatching and careful modelling of the figures. Dimensions: 51,50 x 31,30 cm Condition: Very good impression on laid paper from the period, with the full plate border, with wide margins. Watermarked with French Lily in a Shield. Overall in very good condition. Medium: Engraving Date: 1734