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Engraving depicting Saint John the Baptist preaching in the desert, surrounded by a group of people. The engraving is based on a painting by Abraham Bloemaert.
Made by Heinrich Guttenberg after Abraham Bloemaert.
Medium: Etching / engraving on hand-laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 31.5 x 43.5 cm (12.4 x 17.13 inch). Image size: 24 x 19.5 cm. (9.45 x 7.68 inch).
Condition: very good, given age. Light foxing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST, PREACHING, DESERT, ABRAHAM BLOEMAERT, H. GUTTENBERG, ETCHING, 18TH CENTURY, DUTCH SCHOOL | PCOM-B1-20
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
From: ‘Galerie du Palais Royal …’, Paris: J. Couche & J. Bouilliard, [n.d., 1786-1808]. This series of plates depict the collection of the Royal Palace in Paris. .
Biography engraver: Heinrich Guttenberg (1749-1818) was a German engraver and etcher, known for his reproductions of works by famous painters. He was active in Paris and specialized in high-quality etchings.
Biography artist: Abraham Bloemaert (1566-1651) was a Dutch painter and engraver, one of the leading figures of the Dutch Golden Age. He is known for his religious and mythological scenes.
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