Antique Print-ALEXANDER JANNAEUS-JERUSALEM-KILLING OF 800 NOBLE JEWS-Goeree-1690

Beschreibung

Plate page 330: 'De Joodse Koning Alexander Jannaeus, een Machabeer, doed agt-honderd voorname Joden .'. (The Jewish King Alexander Jannaeus, a Maccabean, is having 800 noble Jews killed for their insurgency against him by crucifixion in Jerusalem. While he is watching the gruesome spectacle he is dining with his wives.) Engraving and etching on a verge type paper with watermark (not visible on every sheet). Rear blank. Print originates from book / atlas. 100% authentic. Description: This old antique print originates from the 2-volume: 'Joodse Oudheden, ofte Voor-Bereidselen tot de Bybelsche Wysheid, en gebruik der heilige en kerkelijke historien: uit de Alder-Oudste Gedenkkenissen der Hebreen, Chaldeen, Babyloniers, Egiptenaars, Syriers, Grieken en Romeinen, .', published by Wilhelmus Goeree, Amsterdam, 1690.Artists and Engravers: Wilhelmus Goeree (1635-1711), Dutch bookseller. Very engaged with art and science. Most plates engraved by J.Luyken (1642-1712), a Dutch engraver and author. Condition: Excellent, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. Paper separation in the bottom edge of the fold, backed with contemporary paper and secured with acid-free archival tape. General age-related toning and/or occasional faint stains from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: A197-22 The overall size is ca. 16.1 x 13.2 inch. The image size is ca. 14 x 11 inch. The overall size is ca. 41 x 33.5 cm. The image size is ca. 35.5 x 28 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 20357

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