
Augustin Calmet. Juif tenant le Mezuzoth. Engraving. 1722.
Title: Juif tenant le Mezuzoth (Jew holding the Mezuzah).Dimensions: Approx. Image 11 1/2" x 7 5/8". Sheet 15 1/8" x 9 1/2".Edition: Calmet, Augustin, 1672-1757. Dictionnaire historique, critique, chronologique, géographique et littéral de la Bible, enrichi d'un grand nombre de figures en taille-douce, qui représentent les antiquitez judaïques. Par le Reverend Pere Dom Augustin Calmet,... Paris, V. I-IV, 1722-1728. [Many Illustrations were drawn by J. B. Martin, engraved by Ph. Simonneau, J. Lebas, J. B. Scotin, P. Starckman, and De Beren (University of Leeds)].Date: 1722.Materials and Techniques: copper-plate engravings on laid paper.Watermark: no.Mat and Frame: no.Condition: The right edge is unevenly cut. A note in pencil on blank verso. A detailed condition report is available on demand.Part of: Calmet, Augustin, 1672-1757. Dictionnaire historique,... Tome II, p. 56. Paris, 1722.Museums and Libraries: Bibliothèque municipale de Lyon. 20367.Note: A mezuzah is attached to the door