Scenes from the life of Moses before the Exodus. Etching, 1799.
- Date:
- 30 November 1799
- Reference:
- 18238i
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Bible. O.T. Exodus 1-10. The burning bush contains an eye and the Hebrew inscription for 'Yahweh'
Publication/Creation
London (53, Fleet Street) : Laurie & Whittle, 30 November 1799.
Physical description
1 print : etching ; platemark 42.5 x 33.8 cm
Lettering
The finding of Moses in the bull-rushes, by Pharoah's daughter ...
Lettering continues under each scene; first column, top to bottom: [1] Plague of lice. [2] Murrain of cattle. [3] Plague of hail & fire. [4] Plague of locusts. [Second column; 1] The burning bush. [2] Moses's rod changed into a serpent. [3] The water changed to blood. [4] Plague of frogs. [Around the bottom oval is a city in darkness with the lettering above:] Egypt in darkness for three days
Bears number: 66
Reference
Wellcome Collection 18238i
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