Original 18th century copper engraving of Moses bringing water out of the rock before the thirsting people of Israel. Headed "Numbers Cha. XX" and titled below "Moses bringeth Water out of the Rock", with the signature "I. Basire sculp." at the right. A leaf from an English illustrated bible, blank on the reverse.
Original 18th century copper engraving of Moses bringing water out of the rock before the thirsting people of Israel. Headed "Numbers Cha. XX" and titled below "Moses bringeth Water out of the Rock", with the signature "I. Basire sculp." at the right. A leaf from an English illustrated bible, blank on the reverse.
Medium: Copper engraving (burin) on laid paper.
Engraver: I. Basire.
Date: 18th century.
Dimensions: Sheet 10.1 x 15.6 in (25.6 x 39.5 cm).
Condition: Good for its age. General yellowing of the paper and damp staining in the margins, small tears and folds at the sheet edges. Inventory number in pencil on the reverse.