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Auction 113, Lot 817

"[Lot of 8 - Bible Prints]"

Subject: Religion

Period: 1728 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
8.5 x 14 inches
21.6 x 35.6 cm
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Lot of copper engravings drawn by G. Hoet and Picart and published by Pierre de Hondt illustrating Bible stories. 1) Pharaoh and his host drowned in the Red Sea (16.5 x 13.8"). 2) The Destruction of Jericho by Joshua, by the falling of the walls (16.5 x 13.5"). 3) The Assyrian army slain (8.5 x 14"). 4) The Egyptian first born destroyed (8.5 x 14"). 5) Jerusalem burn't by Nebuzar-adan (8.5 x 14"). 6) Jehoash is proclaimed King and Athalia is slain (8.5 x 14"). 7) The Gibeonites beguile Joshua (8.5 x 14"). 8) Nicodemas with Christ.

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Condition: B

Generally very good. #1 with small stain at bottom, #2 with fold separation and small tear closed with archival tape and #6 with a small stain.

Estimate: $90 - $120

Sold for: $95

Closed on 12/7/2005

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