An original engraving of 1688: Saul, in a rage, hurls the spear at David, who flees with his harp in hand down the palace stairs. Signed "G. Freman delin." and "J. Kip sculp.", titled "Saul designes the death of David. 1 Samuel 19".
An original engraving of 1688: Saul, in a rage, hurls the spear at David, who flees with his harp in hand down the palace stairs. Signed "G. Freman delin." and "J. Kip sculp.", titled "Saul designes the death of David. 1 Samuel 19".
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: 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