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Description: From Flavius Josephus' "Alle de Werken […] De Histori van den Oorlog der Jooden tegen de Romeynen […] daarby gevoegd de Vyf Boeken van Egesippus" (Amsterdam: Marten Schagen, 1732). Ref: IconClass 71D173.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Jan Luyken' after 'Covens-Mortier'. Jan Luyken (1649-1712) belonged to the best engravers of the period. Pieter and David Mortier were booksellers in Paris and have published a wide range of geographical works. After Pieter's death, his widow continued the business until their son Cornelius took over. Cornelius started a partnership with his brother-in-law Johannes Covens and established the famous publishing house "Covens and Mortier" in Amsterdam. They have re-issued Atlases of Sanson, de l'Isle, Visscher and de Wit.
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Subject: Antique print, titled: ''Joseph verkoopt koorn aan syn broeders.'' - Joseph selling corn to his brothers, who bow to the ground in front of him. Genesis 42:6.
Condition: Good, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. Tear in middle fold in lower part of print, approx. 1 cm., backed by contemporary paper and consolidated with acid free tape. Some small stains in margin from handling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 51.1 x 39.1 cm. The image size is ca. 42.5 x 33 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 20.1 x 15.4 inch. The image size is ca. 16.7 x 13 inch.
Medium: Engraving on hand laid paper.
Location: B63-25
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