FIGURA MOSEHIS AFFLICTI EXCULIS ET ECCLESIAE FIFRAELITARU
IN AEGYPTO TAQ IN FORNACE PROBATAE SED NON CONSUMTAE
Beautiful engraving of Bible by the dutch engraver Cornelis Visscher (1629-1658) after Maarten de Vos (1532-1603).
Moses' people in exile in Egypt are compared to metals that are strengthened by being exposed to fire in a furnace without being consumed
Author: Karel Van Mander (1548-1606) after Claes Jansz Visschter (1550-1612)
Date: 17th century
Technique: steel etching engraving
Engraving Dimension:19,5x27 cm
Conditions: Good conditions. Some foxing. Restaurations signs in the verso