Ottley, William Young: An inquiry into the origin and early history of engraving: upon copper and in wood ; with an account of engravers and their works, from the invention of chalcography by Maso Finiguerra to the time of Marc Antonio Raimondi (Band 1) (London, 1816) [Cicognara, 266A]

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ROBETTA.

[chap. vi.

pulchre is a basso-relievo, in which two angels are represented in the
air, bearing the handkerchief of S. Veronica. The letters rbta, are
engraved in the middle of the print, at bottom. This piece measures
eleven inches and three-quarters in height, by eight inches and a
half in width. (Bartsch, No. 10.)

The Virgin and Child, with Angels.

The Madonna is giving the breast to the infant Jesus. The little
St. John is seen further off. On either side are angels, in all five
in number, in attitudes expressive of adoration. This piece is
marked robta, and measures five inches in width, by four inches
and three-quarters in height. (Bartsch, No. 11.)

The Virgin and Child.

The Madonna is seated, in a landscape, with the infant Jesus in
her lap, whom she supports with her left hand, whilst, with her
right, she presents him with a small bird. The letters rbta are
engraved in the middle of the print, at bottom. It measures seven
inches and three-quarters in height, by six inches and three-eighths
in width. (Bartsch, No. 12.)

The Virgin and Child, with Angels.

The Virgin is seated, in the middle of the print, supporting the
infant Jesus with both hands, who, seated on her lap, bends
forward to embrace the little St. John the Baptist. On the left are
two angels, figures of the greatest elegance, standing, one of whom
raises his hands in devotion, and, at the same time, turns towards
his companion, as if inviting him to join him. On the right, behind
the Madonna, is another angel. This piece bears neither the name
nor the initials of Robetta, but it is undoubtedly by his hand, and
may, indeed, be considered one of his most beautiful productions.