Scheuchzer Physica Sacra Tab 518
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Johann Jakob Scheuchzer (2 August 1672 – 23 June 1733) was a Swiss physician and natural scientist from Zürich. He is best known for his significant work, Physica Sacra, spanning four volumes, which combined biblical commentary with his perspective on the natural world, showcasing a harmonious blend of scientific inquiry and religious interpretation.
This is one of many illustrations from this work, which quickly became famous as the Kupfer-Bibel or “Copper Bible.”
Description: This plate depicts a scene from the Book of Job 12:5. “Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.”
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Dimensions: 32 x 20 cm (print), 38 x 25 cm (leaf)
Year: ca 1735
Place Of Publication: Augsburg
Technique: Copperplate
Condition: The print is in excellent condition, perfect for framing.
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