Print of Religious Punishments with the Sword and Fire, Incl Decapitating, 1731

Religion · 18th century

Print of Religious Punishments with the Sword and Fire, Incl Decapitating, 1731

€ 360

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1731
Technique: Engraved
Sheet size: 43 × 27.5 cm (16.9 × 10.8 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BGI-01310

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

General age-related toning. Minor defects from handling. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Two religious images on one sheet titled 'De straf met het Zwaard' and 'De Straf der Verbranding'. Punishment with the sword and fire. This print depicts religious punishments and originates from 'Byvoegzel tot het Algemeen Groot Historisch, Oordeelkundig, Chronologisch, Geografisch, en Letterlyk Naam- en Woord-Boek van den ganschen H. Bybel (..)' published by A. Calmet, Amsterdam.

Artists and Engravers: Antoine Augustin Calmet (February 26, 1672 - October 25, 1757) was a French Benedictine monk and Biblical scholar active in the late 17th and early 18th century.

Condition:
Good, general age-related toning. Minor defects from handling, please study image carefully.