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Auction 182, Lot 758

"[Lot of 5 - Bible Engravings]",

Subject: Prints - Religion

Period: 1730 (circa)

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A. Gen. XXXVII: 28. Joseph Sold by His Brethren to the Ishmaelites..., by G. Hoet & T. Mulder, hand color (8.4 x 13.8"). A striking copper engraving from the Old Testament drawn by Mulder and G. Hoet and published by Pierre de Hondt. Captions in Hebrew, Greek, English, French, German, Dutch.

B. Salomon den Opbouw van den Tempel Voltrokken Hebbende, doet daar van de Inwyding voor den Heere, by Augustin Calmet, from Het Algemeen Groot Historisch, Oordeelkundig, Chronologisch, Geografisch ... van den Gantschen H. Bijbel, black & white (17.1 x 11.5"). An engraving of the consecration of Salomon's Temple in Jerusalem.

C. Hoogtens Gewyd tot den Dienst der Afgoden, en Allerhanden Grouwel, by Augustin Calmet, from Het Algemeen Groot Historisch, Oordeelkundig, Chronologisch, Geografisch ... van den Gantschen H. Bijbel, black & white (16.9 x 11.7"). An engraving of the ancients worshiping various deities, with a key identifying important mythological figures and locations. Engraved by M. Pool.

D. Aaron en Zyne Zoonen van Mozes tot Priesteren Gewyd, by Augustin Calmet, from Het Algemeen Groot Historisch, Oordeelkundig, Chronologisch, Geografisch ... van den Gantschen H. Bijbel, black & white (17.1 x 11.6"). An engraving of Moses consecrating Aaron and his sons as priests.

E. Kopere Zee in den Tempel van Salomon [on sheet with] Doorsnede van de Kopere Zee des Tempels van Salomon, by Augustin Calmet, from Het Algemeen Groot Historisch, Oordeelkundig, Chronologisch, Geografisch ... van den Gantschen H. Bijbel, black & white (16.9 x 11.7"). An engraving of the bronze laver in Solomon's Temple.

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Condition: A

Nice impressions with marginal toning and soiling.

Estimate: $110 - $150

Sold for: $80

Closed on 4/28/2021

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