The good Samaritan tending to a wounded man while a priest and a Levite walk by. Engraving by F.S. Ravenet and J.M. Delattre, 1772, after W. Hogarth.
- Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.
- Date:
- Feb.y 24th 1772
- Reference:
- 9969i
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About this work
Description
The Samaritan "bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine" (Luke 10.34) At foot, a vignette shows (left) Rahere sleeping and (right) Rahere laying the foundation stone of Saint Bartholomew's Hospital, London
Publication/Creation
London (in Cheapside) : published by John Boydell, engraver, Feb.y 24th 1772.
Physical description
1 print : line engraving, with etching ; image 41.2 x 54.2 cm, upper platemark 41.9 x 56.5 cm, lower platemark 5.9 x 56.7 cm
Lettering
The good Samaritan. Engraved from the original picture, painted by William Hogarth Esq.r on the stair case in St Bartholomew's Hospital. St Luke chap. X. ver: 30. Size of the picture 13f 8i by 16f 9i in length. Willm Hogarth pinxit. Ravenet & Delatre sculpserunt.
Bears number: Vol. II. No. 56
Further lettering within the print: "The foundation stone of this hospital was laid by Rahere prior of the order of St. Augustin in the II year of the reign of Henry I.st MCII in pursuance of a vow made to St. Bartholomew"
Reference
Wellcome Collection 9969i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores