Antique Print of George of Laodicea, the Bishop of Laodicea in Syria, 1701

Reference
BGI-00304
Maker
Romeyn de Hooghe
Date
1701
Region
Asia
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
32.5 x 19.5 cm (12.8 x 7.7 in)
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 280

Antique portrait titled 'Georgius Iconolatra'. Portrait of Saint George. George of Laodicea, a bishop of Laodicea, who was one of the principal champions of the homoiousian, or moderate Arian, theological position of the early Christian church. This print originates from 'Historie der kerken en ketteren van den beginne des Nieuwen Testaments tot aan het jaar onses Heeren 1688 ... In het Neederduyts vertaald' by G. Arnold.

Artists and Engravers: Gottfried Arnold (1666 – 1714) was a German Lutheran theologian and historian. Etching by Romeyn de Hooghe.

Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: 1701 Overall size: 19.5 x 32.5 cm. Image size: 15 x 26 cm.

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