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"[Lot of 2 - Biblical Engravings]", Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob

Subject: Prints - Religion

Period: 1735 (circa)

Publication: Kupfer Bibel

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8 x 12.5 inches
20.3 x 31.8 cm
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Two copper engravings from Scheuchzer's Kupfer Bibel, which described the physical world in the context of the Bible. Each is surrounded in an elaborate architectural border. Kupfer is German for copper and the name is derived from the numerous copper engravings of cosmography, paleontology, zoology, botany, anatomy and other subjects related to natural history that were included along with biblical scenes.

A. Matth Cap. IX.V.18.23.24.25
B. Matth Cap. VIII.V.2.3

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Condition: A

Nice impression on watermarked paper with some isolated foxing confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $80 - $120

Sold for: $60

Closed on 9/5/2012

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