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The Wrath of Elihu, plate 12
The Wrath of Elihu, plate 12
The Wrath of Elihu, plate 12

The Wrath of Elihu, plate 12

Artist (British, 1757 - 1827)
Publisher (British, 1757 - 1827)
Date1823/1825
MediumEngraving
DimensionsPlatemark: 8 1/2 x 6 5/8 in. (21.6 x 16.8 cm)
Sheet: 11 5/8 x 10 in. (29.5 x 25.4 cm)
Image: 7 13/16 x 5 15/16 in. (19.8 x 15.1 cm)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LinePurchase, 1937 (10,620m)
Object number10620m
DescriptionElihu appears before Job and four other seated figures, pointing to the stars. Additional border ornamentation including recumbent figure in lower margin and ascending columns of floating figures. (NB Binyon's discussion of significance of stars)
Portfolio/SeriesIllustrations of the Book of Job
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