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Uncolored engraving depicting God, represented as a bearded, robed man, standing on a rock with arms outstretched as birds and sea life appear in the sky and waters, respectively. There is a snail and an empty shell on the rock. Among the sea creatures are a dolphin and a heavily stylized whale. With a large decorative border featuring floral motifs, and the title, along with the appropriate Biblical verse, printed in German in the lower margin. A pencil inscription on verso gives the English translation.


whales
1800-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
unknown
ink; paper
12 1/2 in x 16 in
Germany