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Saint John the Baptist as a youth in the wilderness, holding a skull. Engraving by W. Ensom, 1832, after C. Cignani.

Saint Mary Magdalen. Line engraving after C. Cignani (?).

Joseph flees from Potiphar's wife as she attempts to seduce him. Lithograph by Franz Hanfstaengl after Carlo Cignani.

Joseph being seduced by Potiphar's wife. Engraving by J. Frey after C. Cignani.

Eve tempting Adam. Engraving by J. Massard, 1787, after C. Cignani.

Saint Benedict of Nursia: while he lives as a hermit in a cave near Subiaco, a raven protects him from poisoned bread (represented by a snake emerging from a loaf). Engraving by J. Frey after G. Anziani after Carlo Cignani.

Marcello Malpighi. Line engraving by L. Martelli after F. Rosaspina after C. Cignani, 1683.

Saint Mary Magdalen. Line engraving by J. Massard after G.B. Wicar after G.A. Carlone.

Myrrha, being transformed into the myrrh tree, gives birth to Adonis. Engraving by L. Desplaces, 1736, after C. Cignani.

The adoration of the shepherds at the birth of Christ; a shepherd-boy plays a flute. Stipple engraving by J.B. Michel, 1780, after G. Farington after C. Cignani.

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Saint Mary Magdalen. Line engraving after C. Cignani (?).

Myrrha, being transformed into the myrrh tree, gives birth to Adonis. Engraving by L. Desplaces, 1736, after C. Cignani.

Joseph being seduced by Potiphar's wife. Engraving by J. Frey after C. Cignani.

The adoration of the shepherds at the birth of Christ; a shepherd-boy plays a flute. Stipple engraving by J.B. Michel, 1780, after G. Farington after C. Cignani.

Marcello Malpighi. Line engraving by L. Martelli after F. Rosaspina after C. Cignani, 1683.

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