The hand of God spans out heaven with a compass while surrounded by angels. Line engraving by Robert Pranker, ca. 1761.

Date:
1761
Reference:
15458i
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Refers to Isaiah 40.12; God "meted out heaven with the span". See also Jeremiah 27.5: "I have made the earth ... by my outstretched arm" and Proverbs 8.27: "he set a compass upon the face of the depth"

Publication/Creation

1761

Physical description

1 print : line engraving ; platemark 27 x 19.7 cm

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Lettering

The commencement of creation. Pranker sculpt.

Creator/production credits

Engraver's name indistinct

Reference

Wellcome Collection 15458i

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