The Ark of The Covenant (Arca Foederis Alia)
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- Artist / Collection: Johann Jakob Scheuchzer
- Product Code: FRP29580
US$300.00
The Ark of The Covenant (Arca Foederis Alia)
40 x 24.5 cm (15.5 x 9.75 inches)
This antique copper plate engraving was made in 1731 for Scheuchzer's incredible Physica Sacra.
It has hand painted water colouring embellished with metallic gold/silver paint. The engraving is on chain lined paper with strong plate marks. The paper has a lovely aged, creamy white patina and is in excellent condition.
The legendary Ark of the Covenant is a gold-covered wooden chest containing the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments. According to the Book of Exodus, God showed Moses the pattern for the Ark. God spoke with Moses from between two cherubim on the Ark. Exodi Cap.XXXv.v.lo
| Style | |
| Date Made | 1700s |
| Paper Size | 40 x 24.5 cm (15.5 x 9.75 inches) |
| Shape | Portrait |
| Main Color | Multicolored |
| Size Category | 31 to 40 cm [12 to 16 inches] |
