Description
“Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery,” plate 5 from the 6 plate series “Christ and Women from the Gospels,” 1570. FIRST STATE. Reference: New Hollstein 163.1. This plate based on John 7:53-8:11, the so-called pericope adulterae that is missing from some of the best Greek manuscripts. Conceptual artist, Antonius Blocklant (signature). Philips Galle (signature). Publisher, Gerard de Jode (likely). Engraving measures 10″ x 8.2,” cut closely and lightly mounted onto contemporary stock with narrow margins. Mostly clean (see the small light brown spot behind Jesus’ finger) and sharp impression with many subtleties. A profound story of forgiveness and renewal before God that leaves moral damnation in the dust.
Engraving and COA set in a museum-quality Bifold Portfolio of linen cloth and silk moire, within archival sleeves.
