Scenes from the life of Moses before the Exodus. Etching, 1799.

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30 November 1799
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18238i
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Scenes from the life of Moses before the Exodus. Etching, 1799. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Bible. O.T. Exodus 1-10. The burning bush contains an eye and the Hebrew inscription for 'Yahweh'

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London (53, Fleet Street) : Laurie & Whittle, 30 November 1799.

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1 print : etching ; platemark 42.5 x 33.8 cm

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The finding of Moses in the bull-rushes, by Pharoah's daughter ... Lettering continues under each scene; first column, top to bottom: [1] Plague of lice. [2] Murrain of cattle. [3] Plague of hail & fire. [4] Plague of locusts. [Second column; 1] The burning bush. [2] Moses's rod changed into a serpent. [3] The water changed to blood. [4] Plague of frogs. [Around the bottom oval is a city in darkness with the lettering above:] Egypt in darkness for three days Bears number: 66

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Wellcome Collection 18238i

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