35- Giovanni Vitalba; Italian: 1738-1792
after Guercino; Italian: 1591-1666

The Identification of the Body of Saint Alexis

Etching and stipple-engraving printed in dark brown

Vitalba contributed five prints to this volume, all being etched in reverse. This frequently occurred in the cheaper end of the contemporary English reproductive industry. Such shortcuts clearly reduced the quality and usefulness of the print, making the original design difficult to read properly.