Artist: Jan Luyken. Johannes or Jan Luyken (1649 – 1712) was a Dutch poet, illustrator, and engraver.
Title: Meeting of Jacob and Esau.
Titled, Dated, and Signed in plate: Ontmoeting van Jakob en Esau. La Rencontre de Jacob et d'Esau. Genesis XXXIII. v. 3. Edit a J.Covens et C.Mortier. Iohannes Luyken Inv. et Fecit. [No] 7.
Dimensions: Platemark 13 1/4" x 17". Sheet 19" x 23". Supporting sheet 20" x 24".
Publisher: Covens & Mortier was a Dutch publishing company that specialized in cartography. It was founded in Amsterdam in 1721 by Johannes Covens (1697-1774) and Cornelis Mortier (1699-1783). The company was the successor to Pierre Mortier (1661-1711) publishing house.
Edition: multiple editions of illustrated Bible and Biblical Images.
Date: first half of XVIII c.
Materials and Techniques: Etching on laid paper. Folded as issued.
Mat and Frame: Supporting sheet
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: Supporting sheet is in poor condition. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Part of: Icones Biblicae Veteris et Novi Testamenti, Amsterdam: Pieter Mortier, 1708 and later, including editions by J.Covens & C.Mortier.
Museums and Libraries: The Rijksmuseum RP-P-OB-67.868 (1708 ed.).
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: Dutch School XVIII C.
Acknowledgement: This entry incorporates text from the catalog entry of a similar item from the Rijksmuseum collection.