Joseph saddles the donkey, preparing for the flight into Egypt. Engraving.
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- 22293i
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About this work
Description
Bible. N.T. Matthew 2.12-15. Joseph is warned in a dream to take Mary and Jesus to Egypt; thus they avoid Herod's massacre of the holy innocents (Matthew 2.16)
Publication/Creation
In Venetia (à S.ta Fosco) : [publisher not identified]
Physical description
1 print : line engraving
Lettering
Per passar in egitto accio il furore/ D'Herode no s'addempia, il vecchio santo/ Con Maria si prepara, e tran di pianto/ Se stessi, a noi salvando il salvatore
Reference
Wellcome Collection 22293i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores