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Auction 109, Lot 738
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"[Lot of 5 - Bible Engravings]"

Subject: Religion

Period: 1728 (published)

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Color: Black & White

Size:
8.5 x 13.7 inches
21.6 x 34.8 cm
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Five striking copper engravings drawn by G. Hoet and published by Pierre de Hondt illustrating Bible stories. 1) Numeri. XXI: 6-9 Moses fixes the brazen Serpent on a pole. 2) Gen. XXII, 11:12 Abraham, lay not thine hand on the Child. 3) Numeri. XX: 9-11 Moses bringeth water out of the Rock. 4) I. Reg. XIII, 24 The man of God slain by a Lion for his disobedience. 5) I. Reg. XVII, 6 Elijah fed by Ravens.

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Condition: A

Fine dark impressions with minor defects in blank margins.

Estimate: $75 - $100

Sold for: $95

Closed on 12/1/2004

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