Titelpagina met Christus en Mozes die wijzen op een draperie met de titel 1732
bernardpicart
rijksmuseum
print, engraving
allegory
baroque
old engraving style
caricature
history-painting
engraving
This title page for a Dutch Bible was created by Bernard Picart in 1732. The engraving features a large banner proclaiming the title of the book and the year of its publication. The artwork shows figures of Moses and Christ, both pointing towards the banner and its inscription, which reads, "Holy Scripture." The title page also features a group of figures representing different Christian denominations, signifying the importance and universality of the Bible. This dramatic scene, full of symbolism, was likely meant to highlight the importance and influence of the Bible. This artwork was a significant part of the Dutch artistic tradition of religious imagery, and its influence can be seen in many similar works of the period.
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