An original engraving of 1688 with St Matthew writing the Gospel, attended by the angel, and behind him the scene of his martyrdom. Signed at the foot "Freman Inv." and "Burnford fc.", titled "St Mathew the Evangelist"; the upper cartouche carries the dedication to King William III and the royal arms.
An original engraving of 1688 with St Matthew writing the Gospel, attended by the angel, and behind him the scene of his martyrdom. Signed at the foot "Freman Inv." and "Burnford fc.", titled "St Mathew the Evangelist"; the upper cartouche carries the dedication to King William III and the royal arms.
From "The History of the Old and the New Testament", the illustrated Bible published in London by Richard Blome between 1688 and 1690.
Medium: copper engraving
Artist / after: G. Freman (fl. 1688-1690)
Engraver: Thomas Burnford (active late 17th century)
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