Samson and the Gates of Gaza - Original 17th Century Engraving by Bouche

Original late 17th-century copper engraving of Samson carrying the gates of Gaza on his shoulders, after the account in the book of Judges, with the city behind. Drawn by Gerard Freman and engraved by P. P. Bouche. Lettered below: The Gates of Gaza. Judges Ch. XVI, numbered 70.

From The History of the Old and New Testament by the Sieur de Royaumont, the great illustrated Bible Richard Blome published in London between 1690 and 1705, engraved by Michael van der Gucht, Johannes Kip, P. P. Bouche and Henry Fletcher after drawings by Gerard Freman and Gerard Hoet.

Medium: Copper engraving
Artist / after: Gerard Freman
Engraver: P. P. Bouche
Date: Late 17th Century
Source: The History of the Old and New Testament by the Sieur de Royaumont, London, Richard Blome
Dimensions: 10.1 x 15.6 in (25.6 x 39.5 cm)
Condition: Toned paper, with uneven margins and small tears along the left edge. The image itself is complete