Jacob wrestles with the angel on a hilltop. Etching by R. Earlom, 1766, after S. Rosa.

  • Rosa, Salvatore, 1615-1673.
Date:
1766
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20518i
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Bible. O.T. Genesis 32.24-32

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[London] : John Boydell excudt, 1766.

Physical description

1 print : etching with aquatint ground ; platemark 33.9 x 22.6 cm

Lettering

Jacob wrestling with the angel. From the original picture by Salvator Rosa in the collection of his grace the Duke of Devonshire. Size of the picture 1"7f by 2"2F in height. Vol. II. No. 3. Sal: Rosa pinxt. R: Earlom fecit. Bears the arms of the 5th Duke of Devonshire with the motto: Cavendo tutus

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Wellcome Collection 20518i

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