The Destruction of Ai - Engraving by Van Hove - Blome Bible, 1688
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An original engraving of 1688 with the destruction of Hai (Ai), the Canaanite city burned by the Israelites: a cavalry battle in the foreground and the town in flames behind. Signed "G. Freman delin." and "F. H. van Hove sculp.", titled "The destruction of Hai. Joshua Ch. VII".
An original engraving of 1688 with the destruction of Hai (Ai), the Canaanite city burned by the Israelites: a cavalry battle in the foreground and the town in flames behind. Signed "G. Freman delin." and "F. H. van Hove sculp.", titled "The destruction of Hai. Joshua Ch. VII".
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: 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; paper toned and with rubbing in the margins from handling
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An original engraving of 1688 with the destruction of Hai (Ai), the Canaanite city burned by the Israelites: a cavalry battle in the foreground and the town in flames behind. Signed "G. Freman delin." and "F. H. van Hove sculp.", titled "The destruction of Hai. Joshua Ch. VII".