An original engraving of 1688 with the departure of Jacob for Egypt: the aged patriarch, leaning on his staff, takes his leave among his family and Pharaoh's soldiers before a timber-framed house. Signed "G. Freman delin." and "I. Kip sculp.", titled "Jacob goes into Egipt. Genesis Ch. XLVI".
An original engraving of 1688 with the departure of Jacob for Egypt: the aged patriarch, leaning on his staff, takes his leave among his family and Pharaoh's soldiers before a timber-framed house. Signed "G. Freman delin." and "I. Kip sculp.", titled "Jacob goes into Egipt. Genesis Ch. XLVI".
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 arms and a dedication.
Medium: copper engraving
Artist / after: G. Freman (fl. 1688-1690)
Engraver: Johannes (Jan) Kip (1636-1707)
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; paper toned and with rubbing in the margins from handling