Elisha Kirkall
Noah's Sacrifice

ArtistBritish, 1682–1742
ArtistItalian (Venetian), 1528–1588
CultureBritish
Titles
  • Noah's Sacrifice
Datec. 1724
MediumEtching, chiaroscuro woodcut, and mezzotint
DimensionsPlate: 16 13/16 × 12 in. (42.7 × 30.5 cm)
Sheet: 17 3/4 × 13 in. (45.1 × 33 cm)
Credit LineGift of Frances and Peter Marzio in memory of Katherine Harden, Peter's mother
Object number92.562
Non exposé

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Inscription: Text on lower border: "Ex Collectione CAROLI CHRISTIAN Clarifsime Cenmarum Incisors ni dicate/ E.Kirkall/ Paulo Veronese pinx Bishop deline"

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