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Object Type
print
Museum number
1845,0809.1052
Description
Old Testament figures; from left to right, Adam in the nude, Noah with a model of the ark, Moses with the tablets and horns, Abraham about to sacrifice Isaac and Joseph in his coat holding an instrument, the heads of three other figures in background. 1524 Engraving
Producer name
Print made by:
Nicolaas Hogenberg
School/style
German
Production date
1524
Materials
paper
Technique
engraving
Dimensions
Height:
478 millimetres
Width:
345 millimetres
Curator's comments
BM also has an impression of the first state, see 1845,0809.1051.
Bibliographic references
Hollstein / Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts c.1450-1700
(17.II)
(Dutch & Flemish)
Bartsch / Le Peintre graveur
(VII.549.5.II)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
old testament
Associated names
Representation of:
Adam
Representation of:
Noah
Representation of:
Moses
Representation of:
Abraham
Representation of:
Joseph
Representation of:
Isaac
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
W & G Smith
Acquisition date
1845
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1845,0809.1052