Emblems of the triumph of Christ over worldly powers. Etching by W. Hollar, 1654.

  • Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677.
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[1654]
Reference:
2855737i
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Description

In the centre the lion of Judah, holding the sceptre of King David of Israel, represents the reign of Christ: it sits on top of the globe, representing the submission of the kings of the world to Christ. Left and top, a forked stick and two crowns suspened from a divided cord represent the union of the kingdoms of Judah and Israel. Right the branch of Jesse. Top tight, the star of Jacob shines its light on the lion. Below, a snake representing the Devil is about to be crushed

Publication/Creation

[London] (at the signe of the white horse in Giltspur Street without Newgate) : Sold by Peter Stent, [1654]

Physical description

1 print : etching ; platemark 10.8 x 9.9 cm

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Lettering

The explanation, ...

References note

Alexander Globe, Peter Stent, London printseller, circa 1642-1665: being a catalogue raisonné of his engraved prints and books, Vancouver : University of British Columbia Press, 1985, p. 116, no. 400 and pl. 165 (as "Prophecy of Christ's second coming")

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2855737i

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