Moses striking the rock
Maker: Unknown
Paper leaf with a hand-coloured etching, with Moses in the centre, having struck the rock. Figures and animals in the foreground collect water in assorted vessels. To the left the Israelite encampment. To the right the Ark of the Covenant. Decorated with glitter, obscuring the publication line.
On fretted ivory sticks painted with chinoiseries, the guards carved and painted ivory.
History note: The Lennox Boyd Collection. Christies no. 28
Accepted by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from The Lennox Boyd Estate
Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1740
Leaf
composed of
paper
Sticks, Guards
composed of
paint
ivory
Guards
Sticks
Accession number: M.47-2015
Primary reference Number: 205085
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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