fur cap. (Octagon.) This is inserted by other
writers among the fancy heads.
32. Portrait closely resembling Rembrandt, seen in a front view, with a
cap on; the attitude is that of a person drawing. Engraved very lightly,
and almost without shadow, on a narrow plate.
33. Portrait closely resembling Rembrandt, seen in a front view, having
on a cap of the usual shape, the top of which is cut off by the edge of
the plate. Dated 1630. These figures are ill formed.
Subjects from the Old Testament.
34. Adam and Eve in Paradise; the latter has the forbidden fruit in her
hand, which she has received from the tempter, who is seen in the form
of a serpent in a tree, with an apple in his mouth. Dated 1638.
*35. Abraham entertaining the three angels at the door of his house.
Dated 1656.
36. Abraham offering up his Son. Dated 1655.
37. Abraham sending away Hagar and Ishmael. Dated 1637.
38. Abraham caressing his son Isaac.
39. Abraham with his son Isaac. The subject represents the moment when
the son asks his father, "Where is the sacrifice?" Dated 1645.
40. Four Subjects to illustrate a Spanish Book. These were originally
engraved on one plate, which was afterwards cut into four. They
represent as follows:--
Jacob's Dream on the plain of Padan Aran. Four angels are ascending and
descending the ladder. Dated 1655.
David preparing his Sling to attack Goliath. Dated 1655.
The Image seen by Nebuchadnezzar in his Dream. Dated 1655.
The vision of Ezekiel. Dated 1655.
41. Joseph relating his Dream to his Parents, in the presence of his
Brethren. Dated 1638.
42. Jacob lamenting the supposed Death of his Son Joseph.
43. Joseph and Potiphar's Wife. Dated 1634.
*44. The Triumph of Mordecai.
45. David on his knees in prayer. Dated 1652.
46. Blind Tobit leaning on a Staff, followed by his Dog. Dated 1651.
47. The Angel departing from Tobit and his Family. Dated 1641.
New Testament Subjects.
*48. The Angel appearing to the Shepherds, and announcing the Birth of
the Saviour. Dated 1634.
49. The Nativity of the Saviour.
*50. The Adoration of the Shepherds.
51. The Circumcision. Dated 1654.
52. The Circumcision, differently composed.
53. The Presentation in the Temple.
54. The Presentation in the Temple, differently composed.
55. The Presentation in the Temple, differing from the preceding. Dated
1630.
56. The Flight into Egypt. Dated 1633.
57. The Flight into Egypt, d
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