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Lambs

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  • The adoration of the magi: a king kneels before the infant Jesus, seated on Mary's lap. Engraving by E. Fessard after C.J. Natoire.
  • The adoration of the shepherds at the birth of Christ. Stipple engraving by G.S. & J.G. Facius, 1806, after J. Reynolds.
  • The young shepherd David, cradling a lamb; an expired lion lies at his feet, next to a small dagger. Autotype after F.J. Shields, 1877.
  • The adoration of the shepherds. Etching by F. Berardi after G. Magni after C. Dolci.
  • Christ being circumcised in the temple. Engraving by G. Massi after F. Barocci.
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Catalogue

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    Jesus appoints Peter as head of the church; he instructs him to 'feed his lambs'. Engraving by M. Sorello after Raphael.

    Raphael, 1483-1520. | Reference: 22615i
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    John the Baptist embraces Jesus, whom he has been awaiting. Engraving by G. Rousselet after G. Reni.

    Reni, Guido, 1575-1642. | Date: 1765 | Reference: 22437i
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    Lamb dysentery.

    | Date: 1948
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    Jesus appoints Peter as head of the church; Peter kisses his hand. Etching by H. Winstanley, 1728, after A. van Dyck.

    Van Dyck, Anthony, 1599-1641. | Date: 1728 | Reference: 22616i
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    The baptism of Christ. Lithograph by M. Fanoli, 1849, after G. Jäger.

    Jäger, Gustav, 1808-1871. | Date: 1 June 1849 | Reference: 22453i
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