Antique Master Print-MANASSEH-AMON-JOSIAH-Snellinck-1585/1643

Kings Manasseh, Amon, and Josiah. In the background some important events from their lives. In the background on the left, King Manasseh is seated in his chariot. In the middle of the background is the murder of Amun by his own servants. In the background on the right, King Josiah is reading from a scroll found in the temple. 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: 28.2 x 21.9 cm. (11.1 x 8.62 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Ink stain at top rght. A fe tiny pin holes. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

MANASSEH-AMON-JOSIAH | 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.