The circumcision of Christ. Etching after G.F.M. Mazzola, il Parmigianino.
- Parmigianino, 1503-1540.
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- 22020i
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Bible. N.T. Luke 2.21. The circumcision scene has a wide reaching symbolic resonance: it shows the first shedding of the blood of Christ, hence the beginning of the Passion; it is the moment Christ is named; furthermore it displays the Judaism through which Christianity must pass
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1 print : etching ; platemark 32.4 x 24.2 cm
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La circoncision de Jesus Christ, par François le Parmesan
Bears number: 8
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Wellcome Collection 22020i
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