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Original Antique Print Showing the Prophet Killed by a Lion 'I Kings XII', 1728
Anno Domini MDCCXXVIII1728
$415
€370 · £315
Original print, not a reproduction
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- Date
- 1728
- Sheet size
- 20 × 13.1 in (50.8 × 33.4 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Given age. A few minor crinkles. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
- Faith
- Christianity, Judaism
- Collection
- Scripture
- Era
- 1700 to 1799, Mortier, Picart and the illustrated Bible
- Stock no.
- f_27345472
Antique print, titled: 'The Man of God slain by a Lion for his disobedience (…)', Original antique print showing the prophet killed by a lion (I Kings XIII).
This scarse original old antique print / plate originates from: 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdienst-plichten, kerk-zeden en gewoontens van alle volkeren der waereldt.', a Dutch edition or its French edition 'Ceremonies et coutumes Religieuses...' , by A. Moubach, 1727-1738 (French edition 1721-1725). An English edition called 'Ceremonies and religious Rites of the various nations of the known world....', appeared in 1733. It was the most elaborate history of world religion published up to that time. The plates in this work were adapted by B. Picart and others from various sources including de Bry.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Mulder' after 'Bernard Picart'. Made by 'Mulder' after 'Bernard Picart'. Bernard Picart (1673-1733). He was a French painter and engraver. He received his art education from his father, Etienne (1632-1721), from Le Brun and Jouvenet at the Royal Academy. His talents developed rapidly: at the age of sixteen he gained honors at the Academy of Paris.He was born in Paris and died in Amsterdam. Other engravers worked on this work as well.
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