Illustration by Jan Luiken in "Tafereelen der eerste Christenen", Amsterdam, 1722
Luiken, Jan (illustrator)
Langendijk, Pieter (auteur/author)
Bruin, Claas (auteur/author)
Visscher, Wed. Barend (drukker/printer)
year: 1722
type: illustratie
illustration
detail: nee
dimensions: 12,7 x 15,5 cm.
related persons: Luiken, Jan
related terms: stichtelijke boeken illustraties gravure
period: 18e eeuw
classification:
E: Boekillustratie
contents: Illustration by Jan Luiken called 'the famous master of the art of engraving' in the preface of this book. He was also responsible for an obvious revival of book illustration during the end of the 17th and the beginning of the 18th centuries. In 'devotional prints' the book shows 'holy and unholy histories' from the early period of Christianity, accompanied by heavy moralizing verse.
origineel:
source: Luiken, Jan [et al.]. - Tafereelen der eerste Christenen, bestaande in 92 konst-prenten van Jan Luiken, berymt door Pr. Langendyk en Cl. Bruin. - Amsterdam: Wed. Barend Visscher, 1722, fol. R2r [= pl. 66]
available in: Koninklijke Bibliotheek, Den Haag 759 B 9
©description: Den Haag Koninklijke Bibliotheek
©reproduction: Den Haag Koninklijke Bibliotheek
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