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The child Samuel tells the priest Eli of the fate God has in store for him. Engraving by B. Smith, 1824, after J.S. Copley.
- Copley, John Singleton, 1737-1815.
- Date
- March 2nd 1824
- Reference
- 2803405i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Bible, 1 Samuel 3: 18. Eli is surrounded by incense and priestly attributes. He is one of the last of the age of judges and has fallen into sin along with his family. The child Samuel tells him of the full severity of his fate at the hands of God
Publication/Creation
London (21 Judd Place, West, New Road) : Published (for the proprietor) by B. Smith, March 2nd 1824.
Physical description
1 print : line engraving ; image 34.4 x 24.3 cm
Lettering
Samuel and Eli. Painted by J.S. Copley R.A. Engraved by Benj.n Smith.
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 2803405i
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores