Elisha's skeleton exerts a magical power when a dead soldier who has fallen into his grave is brought back to life. Etching by M. Tyroff, c. 1735.
- Date:
- 1735
- Reference:
- 20020i
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About this work
Description
The text to 'Physique sacrée' that accompanies this plate emphasises the notion that Elisha's magical power from beyond the grave is transmitted through his bones
Publication/Creation
[Amsterdam] : [P. Schenck & P. Mortier], 1735.
Physical description
1 print : etching ; image 19.6 x 13 cm
Contributors
Lettering
II. Reg. Cap. XIII. v. 20. 21. Elisa thaumaturgos post mortem. II> Büch der Kön. Cap. XIII. v. 20. 21. Der im Tode wünderschäftige Elisa. Tab CCCCXCII
Reference
Wellcome Collection 20020i
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores