Zacharias (father of John the Baptist), struck by dumbness, writes that his son should be known as John. Etching by F.A. Ludy after J.F. Overbeck.
- Johann Friedrich Overbeck
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- 23550i
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About this work
Description
Bible. N.T. Luke 1.57-64. On the far right an old Jew sits holding a knife, preparing for the child's circumcision (which, like the naming, occurs eight days after birth)
Publication/Creation
Paris (29 Rue du Vieux-Colombier) : Alcan ; Düsseldorf : Verlag von August Wm. Schulgen ; Rome (Piazza di Spagna no. 55 e 56) : Gius. Spithöver
Physical description
1 print : etching ; platemark 25.2 x 27.6 cm
Lettering
Joannes est nomen ejus. Fried. Overbeck inv.t. Fried. Ludy sculpt. Deposé
Reference
Wellcome Collection 23550i
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Location Status Access Closed stores