Caption

Angels around the Ark of the Covenant, print, book illustration, Netherlands, 1650 - 1750, printmaker, paper, engraving, etching, height 300 mm x width 187 mm, Probably an illustration from a picture Bible., Ark of the Covenant, Jewish religion, two cherubs placed within the inner sanctuary, Temple of Solomon, the decoration of the Temple of Solomon, A tall vaulted interior with a patterned dome and diamond-patterned walls lined with tall palm-like plants, a central raised platform holding a rectangular chest flanked by two small putti on the chest, and a line of winged, human-like figures standing on either side of the platform facing inward with folded hands and feathered lower bodies, all rendered in fine monochrome engraving lines.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26B33_142

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48.8Mb (7.4Mb) / 10.8in x 17.6in / 3227 x 5283 (300dpi)

Keywords

Angels Ark Covenant print book illustration Netherlands 1650 - 1750 printmaker paper engraving etching height 300 mm x width 187 mm illustration picture Bible Jewish religion two cherubs placed within inner sanctuary Temple Solomon decoration tall vaulted interior patterned dome diamond-patterned walls lined tall palm- plants central raised platform holding rectangular chest flanked two small putti chest line winged human- figures standing side platform facing inward folded hands feathered lower bodies rendered fine monochrome lines