Moses Saved from the Waters - Original Engraving by J. Basire - 18th C.
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Original line engraving with Moses saved from the waters: Pharaoh's daughter and her maidens take up the child among the reeds of the Nile, with the reference "Exodus Chap. 2" in the upper corner. Engraved by J. Basire for an English series of biblical figures.
Original line engraving with Moses saved from the waters: Pharaoh's daughter and her maidens take up the child among the reeds of the Nile, with the reference "Exodus Chap. 2" in the upper corner. Engraved by J. Basire for an English series of biblical figures.
The Basires were a dynasty of London engravers; James Basire the elder (1730-1802), engraver to the Society of Antiquaries, took the young William Blake as his apprentice.
Medium: Copper engraving, line engraving
Engraver: J. Basire
Date: 18th century
Dimensions: 9.4 x 15.4 in (24 x 39 cm)
Condition: Yellowed paper, with somewhat worn edges and light creasing; the image remains clean.
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Original line engraving with Moses saved from the waters: Pharaoh's daughter and her maidens take up the child among the reeds of the Nile, with the reference "Exodus Chap. 2" in the upper corner. Engraved by J. Basire for an English series of biblical figures.