Antique Print-JESUS-WATER-WINE-BIBLE-Solis-c.1550

Biblical print. The print depicts the biblical scene of Jesus turning water into wine at the Wedding at Cana. This event is described in the Gospel of John, chapter 2, verses 1-11. In this miracle, Jesus instructed the servants to fill jars with water, which he then turned into wine, marking his first public miracle. This print captures the moment of preparation, focusing on the vessels and the action of the servants.

Made by Virgil Solis.

Medium: Woodcut & Block on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 14.2 x 16.3 cm (5.59 x 6.42 inch). Image size: 14 x 16 cm. (5.51 x 6.3 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Rear text. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

JESUS-WATER-WINE-BIBLE | PCO-C21-21

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Source: unknown, to be determined.

Engraver: Virgil Solis or Virgilius Solis (1514-1562) was a member of a prolific family of artists, was a German draughtsman and printmaker in engraving, etching and woodcut who worked in his native city of Nuremberg. (Source wikipedia)