Cana of Galilee, Israel: an ancient water fountain in use. Engraving by V. Pillement, J.L.C. Pauquet and F.N.B. Dequevauviller after L.F. Cassas.

  • Cassas, Louis François, 1756-1827.
Date:
[germinal an. VI [1798]]
Reference:
2851432i
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A mounted horse is drinking from the fountain, and a camel waits nearby. Women are collecting water in jugs and washing clothes in a pool

Publication/Creation

[Paris] : [Imprimerie de la République], [germinal an. VI [1798]]

Physical description

1 print : engraving, with etching ; platemark 26.9 x 37.7 cm

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Aspect d'une partie du village de Cana en Galilée. Sur la route de Nazareth au Thabor. Dessin de la fontaine. Costumes des femmes du pays. Dessiné par L.F. Cassas. Gravé à l'eauforte par Pillement et Poquet. termine par Dequevauviller. Bears numbers: 3.e v.e

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Wellcome Collection 2851432i

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