The plague of the Israelites. Engraving by E.G. Petit, 172-, after P. Mignard.

  • Mignard, Pierre, 1612-1695.
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[between 1720 and 1729]
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6346i
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The plague described in the Old Testament, II Samuel 24, vv. 10-25. King David, wearing a crown, stands beneath a portico looking up at the angel who pours black miasmata from two jars. "And David spake unto the Lord when he saw the angel that smote the people, and said, Lo, I have sinned, and I have done wickedly: but these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, be against me, and against my father's house." (II Samuel 24, v. 17)

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Paris (rue St. Jacques aux deux pilliers d'or) : François Chereau graveur du Roy, [between 1720 and 1729]

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1 print : line engraving, with etching ; image 25.3 x 35.5 cm

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Qu'a fait ce peuple, Seigneur? c'est moy qui ay peche, c'est moy qui ay fait le mal. Paroles de David pendant la peste que sa vanité avoit attireé sur Israel. 2. des Rois 24. Mignard pinxit. ; Petit. sc.

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Wellcome Collection 6346i

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