Identification title(s): divine inspiration looking up to heaven. Title page for: the book of psalms (. . ), 1775. Object type: print title page object number: rp-p-ob-23. 476. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, verso bottom center, stamped: lugt 2228. Description: the divine inspiration, with a flame on her head, looks up to heaven at the lamb of god, who sits on a throne. The lamb is flanked by angels and saints. On either side of the divine inspiration a standing woman reading the ten commandments and a seated woman with the bible on her lap. In the foreground three putti. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: noach van der meer (ii) (mentioned on object), after own design by: noach van der meer (ii) (mentioned on object), publisher: widow jacobus loveringh & johannes allart (mentioned on object). Place of manufacture: amsterdam. Dating: 1775. Physical features: etching. Material: paper technique: etching. Dimensions: plate edge: h 154 mm × w 84 mmexplanationtitle page for: the book of psalms, used in addition to the hymns by the reformed church of the netherlands. Amsterdam: widow jacobus loveringh and johannes allart, 1775. Subject: what: holy ghost represented as flameslamb bearing cross or banner, 'agnus dei' ~ symbol of christthe seven gifts of the holy ghost represented as seven flamesreading the bible or other religious bookscupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'. Acquisition: unknown. Date: 1775.
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