Original 17th century line engraving with the Last Supper (John 13): Christ and the apostles around the oval table, beneath a candle lamp, in an interior of deep perspective. Signed below "G. Freman Inv." and "M. Vandergucht Sculp.".
Original 17th century line engraving with the Last Supper (John 13): Christ and the apostles around the oval table, beneath a candle lamp, in an interior of deep perspective. Signed below "G. Freman Inv." and "M. Vandergucht Sculp.".
It comes from The History of the Old and New Testament, published in London by Richard Blome about 1690. The upper cartouche, held by putti, carries the dedication to Roger Palmer, Earl of Castlemaine.
Medium: Copper engraving (line engraving) on laid paper.
Artist / after: G. Freman.
Engraver: Michael van der Gucht.
Date: about 1690.
Source: The History of the Old and New Testament, London, Richard Blome (no. 51).
Dimensions: 10 x 15.6 in (25.5 x 39.5 cm).
Condition: Book leaf with toned and cockled margins, and a small loss at the lower right corner of the paper; the image is clean.