The Temptation of Christ
Print
15th century (first published)
15th century (first published)
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Etched reproduction of a 15th century woodcut from a block book showing three Biblical scenes: The Temptation of Christ; Esau selling his birthright; Eve tempting Adam.
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| Materials and techniques | etching |
| Brief description | Anonymous reproduction of a woodcut from a 1400s Biblia Pauperum (block book) showing Biblical scenes. One of 364 prints in a set of 3 bound volumes, E.12 to 375-1941. |
| Physical description | Etched reproduction of a 15th century woodcut from a block book showing three Biblical scenes: The Temptation of Christ; Esau selling his birthright; Eve tempting Adam. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Eustace F. Bosanquet |
| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1941, London: HMSO, 1954. |
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| Accession number | E.12-1941 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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