Biblical Narratives in Prints

Engravings illustrating key biblical stories, such as Esther's coronation and Job's trials, accompanied by Latin texts and rich symbolism.

Abraham's meeting with Melchizedek, Adriaen Collaert (attributed to), after Maerten de Vos, 1585 print Melchizedek, the high priest and king of Salem (Jerusalem), gives Abraham Brood and a jug with wine. Abraham, dressed in armor and with helmet on the head, takes the bread while standing behind him his soldiers. His army is behind Melchizedek. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin and an incorrect reference to a Bible text in Gen. 18. This print is part of an album.  paper engraving the meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, the high priest and king of Salem, who brings bread and wine (Genesis 14:18-20)
Abraham's meeting with Melchizedek, Adriaen Collaert (attributed to), after Maerten de Vos, 1585 print Melchizedek, the high priest and king of Salem (Jerusalem), gives Abraham Brood and a jug with wine. Abraham, dressed in armor and with helmet on the head, takes the bread while standing behind him his soldiers. His army is behind Melchizedek. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin and an incorrect reference to a Bible text in Gen. 18. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, the high priest and king of Salem, who brings bread and wine (Genesis 14:18-20)