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1728 Gerard Hoet Jacob\'s Body Carried to Canaan Biblical Engraving Antique:
$48.00
1728 Gerard Hoet Jacob\'s Body Carried to Canaan Biblical Engraving AntiqueCondition Description:
Antique biblical engraving on paper. Shows age-related toning, discoloration, light stains, spotting, and minor edge/corner wear. Please review all photos carefully for the exact condition.
Item Specifics:
Artist: Gerard Hoet
Type: Engraving
Subject: Jacob / Biblical Scene
Title: Jacob’s Body Carried into Canaan to Be Buried
Theme: Biblical / Religious / Old Testament
Material: Paper
Color: Black & White
Style: Old Master / Biblical
Production Technique: Engraving
Orientation: Portrait
Features: Unframed
Time Period Produced: 1700–1749
Year: 1728
Country/Region of Manufacture: Netherlands
Original/Licensed Reprint: Unknown
The published Figures de la Bible series contained copper engravings with captions in several languages, including Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch, matching the format visible on your piece.
Description:
Antique biblical engraving depicting “Jacob’s Body Carried into Canaan to Be Buried”, referencing Genesis 50:7–13.
The scene shows Jacob’s funeral procession traveling toward Canaan, with horses, chariots, attendants, and the covered body of Jacob. The lower portion contains the title and biblical reference in multiple languages, including Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French, and Dutch.
The design is associated with Dutch artist Gerard Hoet (1648–1733) and the famous Figures de la Bible series published in The Hague in 1728.
Visible inscriptions include:
“Jacob’s body carried into Canaan to be buried.”
“CADAVER JACOBI IN CHANANAEM VEHITUR.”
Gen. L. 7–13