1931 Collotype DUccio Di Buoninegna Massacre Innocents Maesta Herod XAE8

This is an original 1931 two-color collotype of detail from the Maestrà altarpiece, which was originally painted by Italian medieval artist Ducci Di Buoninsegna and hung in the Siena Cathedral in Italy for centuries. This panel depicts the carrying out of Herod's orders to slay all the male infants shortly after the birth of Jesus. Luckily, his family had already fled for Egypt, and were spared.

CONDITION

This 80+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the verso, and marks in the bottom margin.

• Product Type: Original Collotype; Two Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 7.5 x 7.25 inches; 19 x 18 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: king, slay, death, murder

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