The Parable of the Sower - Original Engraving by L. Masson - 1688
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Original 1688 line engraving with the parable of the sower (Matthew 13). Below, the title "The Parable of the Seed", with G. Freman as draughtsman and L. Masson as engraver; above, two putti hold the cartouche with the arms of the subscriber who paid for the copperplate.
Original 1688 line engraving with the parable of the sower (Matthew 13). Below, the title "The Parable of the Seed", with G. Freman as draughtsman and L. Masson as engraver; above, two putti hold the cartouche with the arms of the subscriber who paid for the copperplate.
It belongs to "The History of the Old and the New Testament", which Richard Blome published in London between 1688 and 1690 with subscribers' money: hence each engraving carries the arms and dedication of whoever paid for the copperplate, in this case a gentleman of Lincolnshire.
Medium: Copper engraving (line engraving).
Artist / after: G. Freman.
Engraver: L. Masson.
Date: 1688.
Source: The History of the Old and the New Testament, Richard Blome, London, 1688-1690. No. 27.
Dimensions: Sheet 10.1 x 15.7 in (25.7 x 40 cm).
Condition: Scattered foxing, above all in the margins, toning and small tears and losses at the edges of the sheet. The image remains clean.
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Original 1688 line engraving with the parable of the sower (Matthew 13). Below, the title "The Parable of the Seed", with G. Freman as draughtsman and L. Masson as engraver; above, two putti hold the cartouche with the arms of the subscriber who paid for the copperplate.