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Samson brings the house down upon himself and the Philistines. Engraving by B. Audran after F. Verdier, 1698.
- Verdier, François, 1651-1730
- Date
- 1698
- Reference
- 18460i
- Part of
- Histoire de Samson
- Pictures
- Online
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Credit: Samson brings the house down upon himself and the Philistines. Engraving by B. Audran after F. Verdier, 1698. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark
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Publication/Creation
Paris (Rue St. Jacques aux deux pilliers d'Or avec privilege du Roy) : F. Chereau, graveur du Roy, 1698.
Physical description
1 print : line engraving with etching ; platemark 16.1 x 21.3 cm.
Lettering
Samson ensevelit tous les Philistines sous les ruines du palais ou ils s'éstoient assemblez pour se rejouir de ses malheurs ...
Lettering note
Lettering continues: Samson cunctos obruit Philistiim ruina palatÿ in quo convenerant ut ipsi in calamitate insultarent. Inv. et dessiné par F. Verdier et gravé par B. Audran
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 18460i
Type/Technique
Languages
- French
- Latin
Where to find it
album of 40 etchings
Location Status Access Closed stores