The Judgment of Solomon - J. Kip - Blome Bible, London 1688
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The Judgment of Solomon - J. Kip - Blome Bible, London 1688

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An original copper engraving of 1688 with the judgment of Solomon (1 Kings 3): the king orders the child divided before the two mothers, in an interior of classical architecture. Signed within the plate mark "G. Freman delin." and "J. Kip sculp.", with the dedication cartouche held by cupids above.

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An original copper engraving of 1688 with the judgment of Solomon (1 Kings 3): the king orders the child divided before the two mothers, in an interior of classical architecture. Signed within the plate mark "G. Freman delin." and "J. Kip sculp.", with the dedication cartouche held by cupids above.

From The History of the Old and New Testament, published in London by Richard Blome in 1688 and funded by subscription: each engraving carries the arms and name of its sponsor, here Sir John Maynard of Gunnersbury, one of the commissioners of the Great Seal of England.

Medium: copper engraving
Artist / after: G. Freman
Engraver: Johannes Kip (Amsterdam, 1652 - Westminster, 1722)
Source: The History of the Old and New Testament, Richard Blome, London, 1688
Date: 1688
Dimensions: 10.1 x 15.7 in (25.6 x 40 cm)
Condition: fair for its age; handling marks and imperfections in the margins

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