Design for an Engraved Tazza with an Allegory of Charity, Theodor de Bry, Flemish, 1528 – 1598, Engraving on laid paper, Circular design for a footed dish (tazza), with a representation of Charity (Charitas) in the central medallion. Surrounding is a round band featuring representations of works of charity, including Christ washing the feet of the disciples; care of the wounded and sick; alms; Cimon chained and suckled by his daughter; distribution of food to the poor. Inscriptions in French and Low German., Netherlands, ca. 1588, figures, Print, Print
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Design, Engraved Tazza, Allegory, Charity, Theodor de Bry, Flemish, 1528 – 1598, Engraving, laid paper, Circular design, footed dish, tazza, representation, Charity, Charitas, central medallion, Surrounding, round band featuring representations, works, charity, Christ washing, feet, disciples, care, wounded, sick, alms, Cimon chained, suckled, daughter, distribution, food, poor, Inscriptions, French, Low German, Netherlands, ca, 1588, figures, Print
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