Jacob is taken to the cave in the field of Machpelah by a mournful procession; he wants to die in the spot bought by Abraham. Etching by L. du Guernier after L. Chéron.

  • Chéron, Louis, 1655-1725.
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18340i
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Genesis 49-50. On Abraham's long negotiations in buying the burial ground, see Genesis 23

Physical description

1 print : etching ; image 10.9 x 16.4 cm

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Lettering

L. Chéron delin. Lud. Du Guernier sculp.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 18340i

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