Antique Print of Paul of Thebes by De Hooghe, 1701

Reference
BGI-00290
Maker
Romeyn de Hooghe (Artist)
Date
1701
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
32.5 x 19.5 cm (12.8 x 7.7 in)
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 240

Antique portrait titled 'Paulus Thebanus'. Portrait of Paul of Thebes. Paul of Thebes, commonly known as Saint Paul the First Hermit or St Paul the Anchorite (d. c. 341) is regarded as the first Christian hermit. He is not to be confused with Paul the Simple, who was a disciple of Anthony the Great. 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 25 cm.

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