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Auction 196, Lot 730

"Moses Aquis Immissus a Pharaonis Invenitur Filia Matrique suae Traditur Nutricandus", Visscher, Claes Janszoon

Subject: Prints - Religion

Period: 1650 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
20.5 x 15.3 inches
52.1 x 38.9 cm
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This superb and uncommon engraving depicts the discovery of Moses (Exodus 1:15) in the River Nile by the daughter of Pharaoh. Drawn by Marten de Vos and engraved by Visscher.

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Condition: B+

A sharp impression on a bright sheet with manuscript red-lining around the engraving and narrow side margins, as issued. There are some tiny tears along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/7/2024

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