Sarah's Conception of Isaac - Original Kip Engraving - Blome, 1688
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Sarah's Conception of Isaac - Original Kip Engraving - Blome, 1688

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Original 1688 copper engraving titled at the foot Sarahs conception of Isaac (Genesis XVIII): the three men appear to Abraham beside the tent, while Sarah listens from the doorway. Signed G. Freman delin. and Kip scu., with the cartouche of the dedication held aloft by four angels.

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Original 1688 copper engraving titled at the foot Sarahs conception of Isaac (Genesis XVIII): the three men appear to Abraham beside the tent, while Sarah listens from the doorway. Signed G. Freman delin. and Kip scu., with the cartouche of the dedication held aloft by four angels.

It comes from The History of the Old and New Testament by Richard Blome, London, 1688. The engraver is Johannes Kip (1652-1722), the Dutchman settled in London famous for his bird's-eye views of English country houses. The dedication is to Elizabeth, Duchess of Albemarle and Countess of Torrington.

Medium: Copper engraving.
Artist / after: G. Freman.
Engraver: Johannes Kip (1652-1722).
Date: 1688.
Source: Richard Blome, The History of the Old and New Testament, London, 1688; print no. 15.
Dimensions: Sheet 10.1 x 15.6 in (25.7 x 39.7 cm).
Condition: Toned paper, lacking a small corner at the lower left, with creases and staining in the upper margin; none of these defects affects the image.

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