1861-1865 (published)
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Engraving after John Martin titled 'Beshazzar's Feast'. Lettered with title etc., and 'John Martin Pinxt. H. Godfrey Sculpt. London. James S. Virtue.'
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Materials and techniques | Engraving |
Brief description | 'Belshazzar's Feast'. Engraving by John Godfrey (ca.1827-1889) after John Martin. Plate on page 385, Volume II of 'The Holy Bible', J.S.Virtue, 1861-65. |
Physical description | Engraving after John Martin titled 'Beshazzar's Feast'. Lettered with title etc., and 'John Martin Pinxt. H. Godfrey Sculpt. London. James S. Virtue.' |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'John Martin Pinxt. H. Godfrey Sculpt. London. James S. Virtue.' (Lettered with title etc. and) |
Credit line | Bequeathed by Thomas Balston through Art Fund |
Object history | The engraving is after a plate to Martin's 'Illustrations of the Bible' 1831-35. |
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Bibliographic reference | Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1968 London: HMSO, 1969. |
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Accession number | E.667-1968 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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