Print Description
The kings Rehoboam, with shield and scepter, Abiam, with scepter in hand, and Asa, also with scepter. In the background, important events from their lives. In the background on the left, Rehoboam consults the young men. In the middle of the background Abiam with his army. In the background on the right, an idol is being cut down by order of Asa. Underneath the scene references to the Bible texts in 1 Kings. 12-15 in Latin. This print is part of an album.
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: 28.9 x 22.2 cm. (11.38 x 8.74 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Some remains of paper on rear from previous attachment. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
REHOBOAM-ABIAM-ASA | PCO-E17-19
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Kings of Judah (series title). Theatrum biblicum (…) (series title). Publisher: Claes Jansz. Visscher (II) in 1643. First published by Gerard de Jode in 1585.
Reference: Mielke 39-2(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.
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