Arrival of St Nicholas

Lier, Gebroeders van (mentioned on object), c. 1840 - c. 1850

Saint Nicholas is shown here as a frightening crusader, floating through the night sky on a winged horse with very small wings on his lower legs. Despite his rather intimidating appearance, this is a child-friendly saint merely handing out gifts; there is no allusion to the possibility of punishment for misbehaviour.

  • Artwork typeprint, popular print
  • Object numberRP-P-OB-200.513
  • Dimensionsheight 334 mm x width 423 mm
  • Physical characteristicslithografie

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Arrival of St Nicholas (title on object)
    • Arrival of St Nicholas

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-OB-200.513

  • Description

    Blad met een grote voorstelling van Sint Nicolaas die speelgoed strooit, al zwevend in de lucht op zijn paard, boven een stad. Linksboven de maan. Genummerd rechtsonder: No. 3.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    collector's mark: Lugt 2760

Creation

  • Creation

    • publisher: Lier, Gebroeders van (mentioned on object), Den Bosch
    • printmaker: anonymous, Netherlands

  • Dating

    c. 1840 - c. 1850

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    lithografie

  • Dimensions

    height 334 mm x width 423 mm

This work is about

  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of F.G. Waller, Amsterdam

  • Acquisition

    gift 1923

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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