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The young shepherd David, cradling a lamb; an expired lion lies at his feet, next to a small dagger. Autotype after F.J. Shields, 1877.

Worsley Hall, Manchester. Pencil drawing by F.J. Shields, 1849.

Rahab hangs the scarlet cord from her window. Autotype after F.J. Shields, 1877.

Samson stands over vanquished Philistines, a lion's pelt over his shoulders and his ass's jaw at his feet. Autotype after F.J. Shields, 1877.

Enoch is spared death and 'translated' to heaven. Autotype after F.J. Shields, 1877.

Abraham and Isaac embrace in the wilderness, in the shock of their reprieve. Autotype after F.J. Shields, 1877.

Gideon, the Biblical judge, wrings the dewy fleece. Autotype after F.J. Shields, 1877.

Abel sits distressed beside his thankless sacrifice. Autotype after F.J. Shields, 1877.

Moses parting the waves. Autotype after F.J. Shields, 1877.

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Shields, Frederic, 1833-1911

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Samson stands over vanquished Philistines, a lion's pelt over his shoulders and his ass's jaw at his feet. Autotype after F.J. Shields, 1877.

Rahab hangs the scarlet cord from her window. Autotype after F.J. Shields, 1877.

Enoch is spared death and 'translated' to heaven. Autotype after F.J. Shields, 1877.

Abraham and Isaac embrace in the wilderness, in the shock of their reprieve. Autotype after F.J. Shields, 1877.

Moses parting the waves. Autotype after F.J. Shields, 1877.