A tree bearing fruit labelled with virtues; representing the life of the Christian. Coloured etching by J. Couse, c. 1780, after J. Bakewell.

1 print : etching, with watercolour ; image 36.8 x 25 cm

Comparable with an American version of the same idea from a century later, Wellcome Collection 26798i https://wellcomecollection.org/works/u5nmtang

Hieroglyphicks of a Christian. He shall be like a tree planted by the water side that will bring forth his fruit in due season. Psal. 1. Ver. 3. J. Bakewell inv.t. J. Couse sculp ... Extensive lettering: On ground: "Faith. Repentance." Four apples grouped around lower trunk, upon which "Hope" is written: "Self denial. Contrition. Prayer. Fasting." "Love" written higher up, above which are the rest of the apples, marked, from lower to higher: "Alms. Humility. Joy. Patience. Temperance. Resignation. Peace. Prudence. Meekness. Chastity. Fortitude. Justice. Goodness. Truth. Compassion. Mercy. Gentleness. Fidelity. Purity. Beevolence. Industry. Contemplation. Perseverance. Heavenly mindness." "Grace" is written upon the light that shines from the clouds

Wellcome Collection 26772i