The Israelites Eat the Passover - 17th Century Engraving by H. Fletcher

Original late 17th-century copper engraving of the first Passover: the Israelites eat the lamb standing, girded and staff in hand, while through the open door the destroying angel is seen passing. Drawn by Gerard Hoet and engraved by Henry Fletcher. Lettered below: The Israelites eat the Passover. Exodus Chap. 12.

From The History of the Old and New Testament by the Sieur de Royaumont, the illustrated Bible Richard Blome published in London between 1690 and 1705, after drawings by Gerard Hoet and Gerard Freman cut by the best London engravers of the day.

Medium: Copper engraving
Artist / after: Gerard Hoet
Engraver: Henry Fletcher
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 damp staining at the upper right corner and tears in the left margin, outside the image