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Engraved Title, Physica Sacra, 1731-1735. FIRST EDITION. “Events Depicted in the New Testament”. Publ. in Augsburg und Ulm. Designer: G. Hoet. Engraver: G. A. Muller. Publisher: Johann Jacob Scheuchzer. Professionally Framed in sturdy black aluminum with archival matting. Engraving size: 16″ x 11″. Frame: 20″ x 14.5″.″ x 7.8″. Uncut title sheet with a clean, strong, copper plate impression. The commentary below the engraving, in French, is based on Galatians 3: 23-24, contrasting the Law and Faith. Includes signed COA in an archival booklet. Free Shipping.
J. J. Scheuchzer’s monumental Physica Sacra is a massive four-volume “Copper Bible,” likely modeled on Gerard de Jode’s 15850-1585 opus, that attempted to reconcile biblical narratives with the then emerging natural sciences, in order to prove the existence of God through science.
