An angel with a sword descends on a town, bringing the plague. Etching by S. Bourdon.

  • Bourdon, Sébastien, 1616-1671.
Reference:
10120i
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Description

Old Testament of the Bible: II Samuel XVII

Publication/Creation

[Paris?] (au Fauxbourg St. Anthoine proche la halle) : Se vend chez l'autheur

Physical description

1 print : etching ; image 41.5 x 58.2 cm

Lettering

V. Ægros curare. 2. Sam. 17. ... Sebastianus Bourdon Monpeliensis in regiâ picturœ et sculpturœ acadœmiâ rector pinxit, sculpsit, dicauitq ... Lettering continues with a dedication to "Joan. Bapt. Colbert, Marchioni de Seignelay"

Notes

This print is one of seven showing the 'Works of Mercy'

Reference

Wellcome Collection 10120i

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