Rare Antique Print-SAINT PHILIP-APOSTLE-CROSS-MARTYRDOM-Bunting-1754

Erscheinungsdatum: 1754

Beschreibung

Original etching/engraving on a verge type handlaid paper. on paper. Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 17 x 21 cm. The image size is ca. 15 x 19 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 6.7 x 8.3 inch. The image size is ca. 5.9 x 7.5 inch.Original antique print, titled: 'S Philippus'. It shows a portrait of Saint Philip (Apostle and Martyr), carrying a cross on his shoulder. Below the portrait a small engraving of his crucifixion. This print originates from Heinrich Bunting's 'Itinerarium Sacrae Scripturae - Reise Buch uber die Ganze Heilige Schrift' (Erfurt, Jungnicol, 1754). This work was originally published (from 1581)) with woodcut maps illustrating the most complete summary of biblical geography available at the time. In later editions the maps were updated to reflect modern knowledge. Rare.Artists and Engravers: The author of this work is Heinrich Bunting. Heinrich Bunting (1545-1606) was a German Protestant pastor and theologian. Itinerarium Sarcae Scripturae was his best known work, first published in 1581. Artist and engraver unknown, to be determined.Condition: Good, given age. The margins thumbed and with small stains, a wormhole in the top left corner (backed with contemporary paper and acid-free archival tape). A small repaired tear in the bottom margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.Keywords: RARE ANTIQUE PRINT-SAINT PHILIP-APOSTLE-CROSS-MARTYRDOM-BUNTINGPCOX-C7-24. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ab4961

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Erscheinungsdatum: 1754