Artist: G. Freman. Designer of many plates in a Bible published by Richard Blome in 1688-90.
Engraver: L. Masson, engraver of some plates after G. Freeman, illustrations to "The History of the New Testament" published by Richard Blome (London, 1688).
Title: The Prodigal Son. Dives and Lazarus.
Signed, Numbered, and Titled: printed on both sides of the laid paper sheet: G Freman Inv. L. Masson sculp. 40. The Prodigal Son returned. Luke 15. G Freman Inv. P. [sic] Masson sculp. 41. Dives and Lazarus. Luke 16.
Dimensions: Image 13" x 8". Sheet 17 1/2" x 11 1/4".
Publisher: Richard Blome.
Edition: The History of the Old Testament.
Date: 1688-1690.
Materials and Techniques: engravings printed on either side of the laid paper sheet.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: Margins are worn, torn, and spotted. Images are not affected. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Museums and Libraries: The British Museum 1935,0430.1-61.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: British School XVII C.
Note: This entry incorporates text from the catalog entry and uses the catalog description of the same item from the collection of the British Museum.
- the double-sided engravings are highly valued among collectors due to their rarity and their technical complexity.