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Alexander the charcoal burner proposed to the Congregation as a Teacher, is rejected, Saint Alexander Carbonarius is rejected by the early Christian congregation, print, Series number, 11, 93, H. Alexander Carbonarius is proposed to the early Christian congregation as the new bishop but is rejected by them because of his unkempt appearance. They point at him disapprovingly or turn away., caption: 'Alexander the charcoal burner proposed to the Congregation as a Teacher, is rejected', number: '11', printmaker: Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1700, paper, etching, proof, height 135 mm x width 159 mm, Proof of a book illustration for Arnold, Godfried. True representation of the first Christians. Amsterdam: Jacobus van Hardenberg, Barent Visscher and Jacobus van Nieuweveen, vol. 1., debate, discussion (, meeting) - AA - in the open air, the early Christian Churches, e.g. Armenians, Copts, Syrians, male saints (with NAME), A monochrome etched scene shows a rocky, cave-like hillside with layered striations and a large plume of cloud or smoke rising above. In the foreground, several robed figures stand on grassy ground; one figure faces slightly left wearing a hooded garment and has a hand on their chest, while another figure in draped clothing gestures outward with an extended arm. Nearby, a figure with an upturned face looks toward the gesturing person, and a partially visible figure stands behind them. In the midground, an arched cave opening is visible with a person standing inside and another figure near the entrance. Vegetation and small plants appear at the bottom edge, and fine parallel lines create shading across the sky and landscape.
Crédit
Photo12/Liszt Collection
Notre référence
LZT26B39_113
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
46.0Mo (11.8Mo) / 22.1cm x 52.1cm / 2609 x 6157 (300dpi)