The Purification of the Virgin - Original Engraving by Burnford - 1690
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The Purification of the Virgin - Original Engraving by Burnford - 1690

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Original line engraving with the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and the purification of the Virgin (Luke 2). Below, "The Purification of the Blessed Virgin", with Freman as draughtsman and Burnford as engraver. It is no. 11 of the series.

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Original line engraving with the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and the purification of the Virgin (Luke 2). Below, "The Purification of the Blessed Virgin", with Freman as draughtsman and Burnford as engraver. It is no. 11 of the series.

It belongs to "The History of the Old and the New Testament" by Richard Blome (London, 1688-1690), paid for by subscribers: the upper cartouche, held by angels, carries the arms and dedication to Sir Henry Bond, of the parish of Camberwell, in Surrey, who paid for this copperplate.

Medium: Copper engraving (line engraving).
Artist / after: G. Freman.
Engraver: Burnford.
Date: 1690.
Source: The History of the Old and the New Testament, Richard Blome, London. No. 11.
Dimensions: Sheet 10.1 x 15.7 in (25.7 x 40 cm).
Condition: Toned paper, with damp stains in the margins and small tears at the edges; in the upper margin the printing of the adjoining leaf shows through. The image is complete and well printed.

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