Apocalypse, Plate from a Dutch Bible
1702
18th Century
5 3/4 x 7 1/8 in. (14.6 x 18.1 cm)
Romeyn de Hooghe,
Dutch,
(c. 1645–1708)
Printed by
Jacob Lindenberg,
b. 18th Century
Object Type:
PRINTS
Creation Place:
Europe
Medium and Support:
Engraving
Credit Line:
Purchased with funds provided by Thomas Blum
Accession Number:
16-G-3757
Label from “Between Heaven and Hades: Journeys in Renaissance and Baroque Prints”, La Salle University Art Museum, September 13 - December 15, 2017:
Chapters 14-19 of the Book of Revelation describe the fall of Babylon, here illustrated with a series of vignettes surrounding a central image of the Whore of Babylon, riding a beast with seven heads, and holding a “golden cup full of abominations.”
Current Location:
In Storage
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