Antique Religious Print-RUTH-NAOMI-BOAZ-Borcht-1717

Description: The Prints CollectorOriginal Antique Maps and Prints ABOUT US VISIT OUR STORE Antique Religious Print-RUTH-NAOMI-BOAZ-Borcht-1717 Description: Extremely rare (!) engraving originating from a beautiful Print Bible: "Bybelsche Figuren, vertonende de voornaamste Historien der Heylige Schrifture ....", published in 1717 by I. Enschede, Haarlem, The Netherlands. (Ref: New Hollstein 335-422, 2nd (final) state, with the numbers, the 7th edition; Poortman 22-43.) The poetry is by Reinier Anslo (1626-1669). The first edition of this bible was published by F. van Raphelingen, 1592-1593. We also carry some plates from the 1682 edition, published by van Royen. On our website you will find an complete 1653 edition of "Emblemata Sacra", with the larger versions of these prints and a more extensive description. All editions are extremely rare. Artists and Engravers: The author of this Bible is Hendrik Jansen Barrevelt. This leader of a religious sect with famous followers, such as Christoffel Plantijn and his friends, was called 'The Second House of Love'. Barrefelt considered himself a prophet and called himself Hiel. The spiritual ideas of Hiel were expressed in the fine series of engravings by Pieter van der Borcht (1545-1608), a reknowned Flemish artist from Mechelen and chief Illustrator of the famous Antwerp publisher Plantijn. Subject: Each print showing several bible stories from Ruth: Naomi and her daughters-in-law Orpa and Ruth; Boaz gives Ruth some time off; Ruth submits to Boaz; Boaz marries Ruth and Obed is born from this marriage. This plate also shows the harvesting of grain.Condition: Fine; general age related toning; occasional faint spots and folding as visible on scans; Some occasional original ink smearing from printing; Paper edges a bit frayed from handling over time; Nice dark prints; Text front and back; Actual sheet larger than pictured!Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 27 x 20.5 cm. The image size is ca. 21.5 x 9.5 cm.Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 10.6 x 8.1 inch. The image size is ca. 8.5 x 3.7 inch.Medium: Copperplate etching / engraving on vellin type hand laid paper with watermark (not visible on all sheets).Location: C203-27SKU: TPC 07795.1Section: BORCHT-BIBLE-1717 ThePrintsCollector - LaurentiusOldMasterPrintsFrans LaurentiusMargo van Latum-van Dongen, Frank van LatumLocated in Zeeland (Noord-Brabant) - The Netherlands Free worldwide shipping on all orders of $70 or more.We ship our items to all locations worldwide.We ship within two business days upon receipt of payment.We ship by registered mail. Insurance is included. GO TO OUR STORE and explore our huge collection of fine antique maps and prints. We only accept payments via Paypal.Combined orders are possible! We will send a Paypal invoice on request!THE PRINTSCOLLECTOR GUARANTEES ITEMS SOLD THROUGH EBAY ARE GENUINE ORIGINALANTIQUE PRINTS IN THE CONDITION/TECHNIC AS DESCRIBED. ITEMS CAN BE RETURNED WITHIN 30 DAYS.

Price: 112.5 USD

Location: Zeeland

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