Antique Print-JOSEPH-SELLING-CORN-BROTHERS-Covens-Mortier-Luyken-1732

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Antique print, titled: 'Joseph verkoopt koorn aan syn broeders.' - Joseph selling corn to his brothers, who bow to the ground in front of him. Genesis 42:6. From Flavius Josephus' "Alle de Werken […] De Histori van den Oorlog der Jooden tegen de Romeynen […] daarby gevoegd de Vyf Boeken van Egesippus" (Amsterdam: Marten Schagen, 1732). Ref: IconClass 71D173. Engraving on hand laid paper. Made by 'Jan Luyken' after 'Covens-Mortier'. Jan Luyken (1649-1712) belonged to the best engravers of the period. Pieter and David Mortier were booksellers in Paris and have published a wide range of geographical works. After Pieter's death, his widow continued the business until their son Cornelius took over. Cornelius started a partnership with his brother-in-law Johannes Covens and established the famous publishing house "Covens and Mortier" in Amsterdam. They have re-issued Atlases of Sanson, de l'Isle, Visscher and de Wit. Good, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. Tear in middle fold in lower part of print, approx. 1 cm., backed by contemporary paper and consolidated with acid free tape. Some small stains in margin from handling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. The overall size is ca. 51.1 x 39.1 cm. The image size is ca. 42.5 x 33 cm. The overall size is ca. 20.1 x 15.4 inch. The image size is ca. 16.7 x 13 inch. Storage location: B63-25.

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Antique Print-JOSEPH-SELLING-CORN-BROTHERS-Covens-Mortier-Luyken-1732

Fecha de publicación

1732

Estado

Good

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• Prints - Religious