Original copper engraving titled at the foot Lot entertaineth two Angels at Sodom (Genesis XIX): Lot receives the two angels at the gate of the city, with the open country beyond. Signed G. Freman delin. and M. Vandergucht sculp., with the cartouche of the dedication held by two putti.
Original copper engraving titled at the foot Lot entertaineth two Angels at Sodom (Genesis XIX): Lot receives the two angels at the gate of the city, with the open country beyond. Signed G. Freman delin. and M. Vandergucht sculp., with the cartouche of the dedication held by two putti.
It comes from The History of the Old and New Testament by Richard Blome, London. The copper is dedicated to Sir Robert Clayton of Marden, Surrey, knight, alderman and Lord Mayor of London, one of the great City bankers of the Restoration. The engraver is Michael van der Gucht (1660-1725), a Fleming established in London.
Medium: Copper engraving.
Artist / after: G. Freman.
Engraver: Michael van der Gucht (1660-1725).
Source: Richard Blome, The History of the Old and New Testament, London.
Dimensions: Sheet 10.0 x 15.7 in (25.5 x 40 cm).
Condition: Toned paper, with damp staining in the margins and tears and small losses at the edges of the sheet; the plate mark complete and well printed.