The Baptism of Christ - Engraving by P. P. Bouche - Blome Bible, 1688
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An original engraving of 1688 with the baptism of Christ in the Jordan: St John pours the water while the Holy Spirit descends amid breaks of glory. Signed at the foot "Freman inv." and "P. P. Bouche sculp.", titled "The Baptisme of Jesus Christ. Mathew 3", with a dedication cartouche held by two putti.
An original engraving of 1688 with the baptism of Christ in the Jordan: St John pours the water while the Holy Spirit descends amid breaks of glory. Signed at the foot "Freman inv." and "P. P. Bouche sculp.", titled "The Baptisme of Jesus Christ. Mathew 3", with a dedication cartouche held by two putti.
From "The History of the Old and the New Testament", the great illustrated Bible Richard Blome published in London between 1688 and 1690. Each engraving carries at the head a coat of arms and a dedication to the subscribers who paid for the edition.
Medium: copper engraving
Artist / after: G. Freman (fl. 1688-1690)
Engraver: Peter Paul Bouche
Date: 1688
Source: The History of the Old and the New Testament, Richard Blome, London
Dimensions: 10.1 x 15.6 in (25.7 x 39.7 cm)
Condition: good; rubbing and imperfections in the margins from handling and light yellowing
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An original engraving of 1688 with the baptism of Christ in the Jordan: St John pours the water while the Holy Spirit descends amid breaks of glory. Signed at the foot "Freman inv." and "P. P. Bouche sculp.", titled "The Baptisme of Jesus Christ. Mathew 3", with a dedication cartouche held by two putti.