Antique Master Print-KINGS-JEHOSHAPHAT-JEHORAM-AHAZIAH-Snellinck-1585

Kings Joseph, Jehoram, and Ahaziah. In the background some important events from their lives. In the middle of the background, two men with sticks beat three children. In the background on the right, the death of Ahaziah. Below the scene, references to the Bible texts in Latin.

Made by an anonymous engraver after Jan Snellinck (I) .

Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 29 x 23 cm (11.42 x 9.06 inch). Image size: 28.3 x 22.2 cm. (11.14 x 8.74 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Some chipping of left paper edge, backed. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

JEHOSHAPHAT-JEHORAM-AHAZIAH | PCO-E17-19

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Kings of Judah (series title). Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru[m] veteris testame[n]ti, elega[n]tissimis imaginibus expressu[m] excelle[n]tissimoru[m] in hac arte viroru[m] opera: nu[n]c primu[m] in luce[m] editus. Publisher: Gerard de Jode.

Reference: Mielke 39-1(2).

Biography artist: Jan Snellinck or Jan Snellinck (I) (c. 1548 – 1 October 1638) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman and designer of tapestries, prints and frescoes. He is known for his large altarpieces and was also recognized as a leading battle painter in his time. Snellinck was active as an art dealer and art collector.