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The Consecration of a Bishop
The Consecration of a Bishop

The Consecration of a Bishop

Artist (Dutch, 1580 - 1657)
After (Flemish, 1577 - 1640)
Date1620 - 1640
MediumEtching
DimensionsMargins trimmed to platemark: 12 7/8 x 8 9/16 in. (32.7 x 21.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of James A. Bergquist in honor of Victoria Sancho Lobis
CultureDutch; Flemish
Catalogue raisonnéHollstein 11 II/II
Object numberPC2010.04
ClassificationsPrint Collection
DescriptionThe bishop's miter is being placed on the head of the new bishop at center, surrounded by three other bishops and one monk with a tonsure, kneeling, bottom right. Behind them, a heavenly scene of disciples looking upwards towards the holy spirit, emerging and flying outward.

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