Original copper engraving titled at the foot The Miracle of ij Loaves (Matthew 14): Christ hands the loaves to the disciples before the multitude seated on the hillside, in a landscape of lake and mountains of great depth. Signed G. Freman inv. and P. Bouche scul., on laid paper.
Original copper engraving titled at the foot The Miracle of ij Loaves (Matthew 14): Christ hands the loaves to the disciples before the multitude seated on the hillside, in a landscape of lake and mountains of great depth. Signed G. Freman inv. and P. Bouche scul., on laid paper.
It comes from The History of the Old and New Testament by Richard Blome, London. The cartouche above, held by putti, carries the dedication to Sir Henry Goodricke of Ribston, Yorkshire, knight and baronet, envoy extraordinary of King Charles II.
Medium: Copper engraving on laid paper.
Artist / after: G. Freman.
Engraver: P. Bouche.
Source: Richard Blome, The History of the Old and New Testament, London; print no. 29.
Dimensions: Sheet 10.0 x 15.7 in (25.5 x 40 cm).
Condition: Toned paper, with tears and losses at the right and lower edges and an old repair with adhesive tape at the bottom; the plate mark complete and well printed.