Print Description
The print depicts a dramatic biblical scene with prominent figures such as Moses holding the Ten Commandments, Abraham ready to sacrifice Isaac, and various other figures from the Old Testament. A large staircase leads upwards towards a bright heavenly light, with angels ascending and descending. In the foreground, a seated figure plays a harp, and various other items related to religious practices are scattered around.
Made by Jan Punt after Jacob de Wit.
Medium: Engraving / etching on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 27.5 x 40.5 cm (10.83 x 15.94 inch). Image size: 21 x 33 cm. (8.27 x 12.99 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Light soiling, foxing and creasing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
BIBLICAL SCENE, MOSES, ABRAHAM, OLD TESTAMENT, ENGRAVING, RELIGIOUS PRINT, JEHOVAH BIBLE, 18TH CENTURY ENGRAVING, J. PUNT, J. DE WIT | PCO=B3-43
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
From the 1748 edition of the Jehovah Bible printed by Nicolaas Goetzee.
Biography engraver: Jan Punt (1711-1779) was a Dutch engraver, painter, and actor. He was known for his detailed engravings and was active in the mid-18th century. Punt worked on several notable projects, including illustrations for Bibles and other religious works. His collaboration with artists like Jacob de Wit contributed to the creation of finely detailed engravings that were widely recognized in his time.
Biography artist: Jacob de Wit (1695-1754) was a prominent Dutch artist known for his religious and mythological paintings. He was particularly renowned for his ceiling paintings and his ability to mimic the effects of sculpture in his work. De Wit was a significant figure in the Amsterdam art scene and collaborated with engravers like Jan Punt to reproduce his works in print form. His designs often featured in religious texts and were celebrated for their dynamic compositions and attention to detail.
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