The Annunciation - Engraving by Van Hove after G. Freman - R. Blome
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Original copper engraving on laid paper with the Annunciation (Luke 1): the archangel Gabriel descending among clouds with the spray of lilies, the Virgin startled beside her prie-dieu and the dove of the Holy Spirit in the burst of glory. Below, "Freman inv." and "Van Hoven sculp.", with plate number 15.
Original copper engraving on laid paper with the Annunciation (Luke 1): the archangel Gabriel descending among clouds with the spray of lilies, the Virgin startled beside her prie-dieu and the dove of the Holy Spirit in the burst of glory. Below, "Freman inv." and "Van Hoven sculp.", with plate number 15.
It comes from Richard Blome's illustrated Bible, The History of the Old and New Testament, published in London. The upper cartouche carries the dedication to Queen Anne of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, with the royal arms held by the lion and the unicorn.
Medium: Copper engraving on laid paper
Artist / after: G. Freman
Engraver / lithographer: Frederick Hendrick van Hove (1628-1698)
Date: Early 18th century
Source: The History of the Old and New Testament, published in London by Richard Blome
Dimensions: 10.1 x 15.6 in (25.6 x 39.5 cm)
Condition: Fair. Toned paper with light scattered staining and the edges of the sheet worn, with small tears at the top; the plate mark and the image clean.
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Original copper engraving on laid paper with the Annunciation (Luke 1): the archangel Gabriel descending among clouds with the spray of lilies, the Virgin startled beside her prie-dieu and the dove of the Holy Spirit in the burst of glory. Below, "Freman inv." and "Van Hoven sculp.", with plate number 15.