The Nativity - Engraving by Van Hove after Freman - Blome Bible, 1688
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An original engraving of 1688 with the Nativity: the Virgin uncovers the Child in the manger before St Joseph, the ox and the ass, while angels unfurl the scroll of the "Gloria in excelsis Deo". Signed "Freman inv." and "Van Hoven sc.", titled "The Nativity of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Luke 2".
An original engraving of 1688 with the Nativity: the Virgin uncovers the Child in the manger before St Joseph, the ox and the ass, while angels unfurl the scroll of the "Gloria in excelsis Deo". Signed "Freman inv." and "Van Hoven sc.", titled "The Nativity of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Luke 2".
From "The History of the Old and the New Testament", the illustrated Bible published in London by Richard Blome between 1688 and 1690; the upper cartouche carries the dedication to the Duke of Beaufort.
Medium: copper engraving
Artist / after: G. Freman (fl. 1688-1690)
Engraver: Frederick Hendrick van Hove (1628-1698)
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 in the margins from handling and light yellowing
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An original engraving of 1688 with the Nativity: the Virgin uncovers the Child in the manger before St Joseph, the ox and the ass, while angels unfurl the scroll of the "Gloria in excelsis Deo". Signed "Freman inv." and "Van Hoven sc.", titled "The Nativity of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Luke 2".