Antique Print-ADAMITES-NIGHT GATHERING-CHRISTIAN SECT-ADAMIANS-Hurd-1785

Beschreibung

Plate: 'Nacht-Vergaderingen der Adamieten.' (Night gatherings of the Adamites). The Adamites, or Adamians, were adherents of an Early Christian sect (later considered heretical by the mainstream Church) that flourished in North Africa in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th centuries, but knew later revivals. Copperplate engraving and etching on hand laid paper. Original folds. Description: This attractive original old antique print / plate originates from a Dutch translation of: 'A New Universal History of the Religious Rites, Ceremonies, and Customs of the Whole World' by William Hurd, published ca. 1785.Artists and Engravers: Author: William Hurd. Condition: Excellent given age. General age related toning and occasional light foxing. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: A79-40 The overall size is ca. 10.2 x 8.1 inch. The image size is ca. 8.1 x 6.1 inch. The overall size is ca. 26 x 20.5 cm. The image size is ca. 20.5 x 15.5 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 28408

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