Italian Mannerist painter and printmaker (1503–1540)

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The genius of F. Mazzola, il Parmigianino: his works are admired by a seated man representing art and a woman representing nature, while his portrait is crowned by fame. Soft ground etching by F. Rosaspina.

Saint Thais (?). Etching after G.F. Mazzola, il Parmigianino.

Saint Matthias. Engraving by the Master F.P. after G.F. Mazzola, il Parmigianino.

Saint John the Baptist in the wilderness, with a lamb. Colour etching and aquatint by F. Rosaspina after F. Mazzola, il Parmigianino.

Saint Thomas. Etching after G.F.M. Mazzola, il Parmigianino.

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) with the Christ Child and angels, a bishop saint and Saint Sebastian. Soft-ground etching by F. Rosaspina after G.F.M. Mazzola, il Parmigianino.

Jesus Christ. Engraving by the Master F.P. after G.F. Mazzola, il Parmigianino.

A warrior holding a stiletto, poised to attack; with other people. Colour etching by F. Rosaspina after G.F.M. Mazzola, il Parmigianino.

Christ is wrapped in a linen sheet and prepared for entombment. Mezzotint by C.H. Hodges, 1788, after F. Mazzola, il Parmigianino.

David holding up the head of Goliath. Colour etching by W.W. Ryland, 1762, after G.F. Mazzola, il Parmigianino.

Venus playing with Cupid: three studies. Colour etching by F. Rosaspina after G.F.M. Mazzola, il Parmigianino.

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Parmigianino, 1503-1540

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Jesus Christ. Engraving by the Master F.P. after G.F. Mazzola, il Parmigianino.

A warrior holding a stiletto, poised to attack; with other people. Colour etching by F. Rosaspina after G.F.M. Mazzola, il Parmigianino.

Christ is wrapped in a linen sheet and prepared for entombment. Mezzotint by C.H. Hodges, 1788, after F. Mazzola, il Parmigianino.

David holding up the head of Goliath. Colour etching by W.W. Ryland, 1762, after G.F. Mazzola, il Parmigianino.

Venus playing with Cupid: three studies. Colour etching by F. Rosaspina after G.F.M. Mazzola, il Parmigianino.