The System of Creation of the World according to Moses.

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• ARTIST: Antoine Augustin Calmet

• PUBLISHER: Published in London by J.J. and P. Knapton.

• MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,

  DATE: 1732

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 11 1/4 x 16 7/8" (28.7 x 42.9 cm) plus margins.

• DESCRIPTION: This evocative illustration, depicting the Creation of the Heavens according to the Old Testament, originates from Antoine Augustin Calmet's monumental work, Dictionnaire historique, critique, chronologique, geographique et litteral de la Bible. Published in Paris in 1720 in two folio volumes, this comprehensive dictionary is a testament to Calmet’s dedication to biblical scholarship. As a French Benedictine monk and theologian (1672–1757), Calmet sought to provide historical, critical, and literary insights into the Bible, offering interpretations grounded in rigorous scholarship. <br><br> The English translation of Calmet’s dictionary, published in London, included a series of illustrations to complement and enrich the textual content. This particular engraving, featured in the English edition, captures the theological perspective of the heavens' creation as recounted in Genesis, blending religious devotion with the period's fascination for scientific and cosmological inquiry. <br><br> The engraving reflects both the artistic and theological sensibilities of the early 18th century. It serves as a visual synthesis of scripture and the growing interest in interpreting the cosmos through religious narratives. Today, Calmet’s work and its accompanying illustrations are valued as significant contributions to biblical studies and as artifacts of Enlightenment-era theological thought.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in an 6.25 x 19.5 archival mylar for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition. Black & white. Small repaired tears around the margins.

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