1833 Fuite en Egypte Flight into Egypt Bible Engraving Copperplate
Original Antique Copperplate Engraving
Fuite en Egypte
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Dimensions: 290 x 215 mm, 11.4 x 8.4 inches
Year: CA 1754
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The flight into Egypt is a biblical event described in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 2:13–23). Soon after the visit by the Magi, who had learned that King Herod intended to kill the infants of that area, an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream to tell him to flee to Egypt with Mary and infant son Jesus. The episode is frequently shown in art, as the final episode of the Nativity of Jesus in art, and was a common component in cycles of the Life of the Virgin as well as the Life of Christ.
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Condition: Minor spotting, creases along the edges.
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For other details and condition see the scan. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
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Note:
This is an original antique engraving. We don’t sell reproductions.
Item will be shipped in cardboard tube.