Original 18th-century engraved copperplate depicting the Immaculate Conception.

[Copperplate]. S: Maria. Refugium Peccatorum. S.l. [likely Antwerp]: s.n., s.a. [likely 18th century]. [12.0 x 8.5 cm], [1] original copperplate, with a modern envelope to which is affixed a modern strike from the plate. Holes drilled at left and right edges of plate, well preserved; modern print and envelope well preserved.
 
 
Original 18th-century copperplate—a rare survival—depicting the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception as the “refuge of sinners.” The star-haloed Mary holds the Christ Child. She stands on the crescent moon atop the serpent/dragon and orb of the earth encircled by putti. 
 
The plate is not signed by an engraver or publisher, but it gives every indication of having been cut in Antwerp, where the subject was part of the standard repertory of popular prints in the 18th century. 
This copperplate—judging by the holes drilled at its right and left edges—perhaps owes its survival to having been repurposed as a votive offering at some point in its history: It was nailed up for display, perhaps at an altar with the hope that its bullion value and holy imagery might help transact the donor’s prayer. 
 
The image quality of the modern strike indicates that the copperplate was run through the press many times, but I locate no contemporary copies of this print surviving today (at e.g., the Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht, or in the holdings of devotional prints at the University of Antwerp), although similar prints are certainly known.
 
* E. M. F. Verheggen, Beelden voor Passie & Hartstocht: Bid- en devotieprenten in de Noordelijke Nederlanden, 17de en 18de eeuw.