Original copper engraving titled at the foot The Seven Seales of the Book (Revelation, ch. 5): the four horsemen ride over the bodies of the fallen while the Lamb appears in glory among the clouds and the sky fills with stars and meteors. Signed B. Lens delin. and L. Masson sculp.
Original copper engraving titled at the foot The Seven Seales of the Book (Revelation, ch. 5): the four horsemen ride over the bodies of the fallen while the Lamb appears in glory among the clouds and the sky fills with stars and meteors. Signed B. Lens delin. and L. Masson sculp.
It comes from The History of the Old and New Testament that Richard Blome published in London at the end of the 17th century. The copper is dedicated to George, Earl of Berkeley, Baron Berkeley, Mowbray, Segrave and Bruce, of His Majesty's Privy Council, whose arms fill the cartouche.
Medium: Copper engraving.
Artist / after: Bernard Lens.
Engraver: L. Masson.
Source: Richard Blome, The History of the Old and New Testament, London; print no. 75.
Dimensions: Sheet 10.0 x 15.7 in (25.5 x 40 cm).
Condition: Toned paper, with uneven edges and small losses at the borders of the sheet; the plate mark complete and well printed.