Women and children suffering from famine in Jerusalem. Engraving by A.W. Warren after E. Bird, 1816.
- Bird, Edward, 1772-1819.
- Date:
- June 1816
- Reference:
- 20109i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Bible. O.T. Jeremiah 52.4-6. Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, besieged Jerusalem for two years, causing the famine depicted here
Publication/Creation
London (Paternoster Row) : Walker & co., June 1816.
Physical description
1 print : line engraving ; platemark 27.7 x 22.4 cm
Lettering
Famine. And in the fourth month, in the ninth day of the month, the famine was sore in the city. Jeremiah ch. 52. ve. 6. Painted by E. Bird. Engraved by A.W. Warren.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 20109i
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Location Status Access Closed stores