Two groups of bridesmaids wait by a bridge: one with candles, the other dejectedly staring at the ground; representing the biblical parable of the wise and foolish virgins. Etching by X. Steifensand after J.F. Overbeck, 1844.
- Overbeck, Johann Friedrich, 1789-1869.
- Date:
- 1844
- Reference:
- 23564i
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Bible. N.T. Matthew 25.1-13
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Paris (29 Rue du Vieux-Colombier) : Alcan ; Düsseldorf : Verlag von August Wm. Schulgen ; Rome (Piazza di Spagna no. 55 e 56) : Gius. Spithöver
Physical description
1 print : etching ; platemark 25.2 x 27.6 cm
Lettering
Virgines prudentes et fatuæ. Fried. Overbeck inv.t. X. Steifensand sculp.t. Deposé
Reference
Wellcome Collection 23564i
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