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The Vision of St Teresa of Ávila
Gerard de Lairesse (mentioned on object), 1675
Although De Lairesse came from a Catholic family, he and his wife registered with the Reformed Walloon community in Amsterdam. He rarely depicted explicit Catholic subjects. This print, however, is an exception. In an ecstatic vision the Spanish mystic Teresa saw an angel driving a glowing spear into her heart, and was instantly filled with a burning love for God.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-OB-46.759
- Dimensionsheight 398 mm x width 295 mm
- Physical characteristicsets