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Three impressions on one sheet of paper. Top left, an engraving depicting the earth, and around it the sun, moon, stars, and comets, with a great light at the top of the frame representing God. Titled "Genesis Chap. I. The Creation of ye Sun, Moon and Stars." Under the image is the corresponding verse.
Top right, titled "Genesis Chap. 1. The creation of birds & fishes." Scene of many fishes at sea, including a spouting whale, and birds in the sky and on the shore depicted in the foreground. Corresponding verse painted below.
Bottom engraving shows six angels holding various objects important to the Christian tradition, including the 10 Commandments, a Bible, a Bishop's hat, and an incense-carrier as used in the Mass.


whales
1750-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
unknown
ink; paper
11 1/2 in x 8 1/2 in
Britain