Noah and his family make a sacrifice to God after the flood. Etching by W.H. Egleton, 18--, after N. Poussin.

  • Poussin, Nicolas, 1594?-1665.
Date:
[between 1800 and 1899]
Reference:
2819195i
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Description

Bible. O.T. Genesis 8-9. God smells the "sweet savour" of Noah's sacrifice and sets his "bow in the cloud" as a sign of his covenant with Noah's people

Publication/Creation

London ; Paris : Fisher, Son & Co., [between 1800 and 1899]

Physical description

1 print : engraving ; image 11.3 x 16.3 cm

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"And Noah builded an altar unto the Lord." Le sacrifice de Noë. Genesis VIII.20. I. Mose VIII.20. Painted by Poussin. Engraved by W.H. Egleton.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2819195i

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