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The Historical Part of the Holy Bible

[1741 or earlier]
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Historical Part of the Holy Bible
  • Engraver: John Sturt (British, London 1658–1730 London) (from designs of the Greatest Masters)
  • Sitter: George II, King of Great Britain and Ireland (Hanover 1683–1760 London)
  • Engraver: Portrait engraved by James Mynde (British, 1702–1771)
  • Publisher: Richard Ware (London)
  • Published in: London
  • Date: [1741 or earlier]
  • Medium: Illustrations: engraving
  • Dimensions: 14 13/16 x 9 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. (37.6 x 23.8 x 2.9 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Florance Waterbury Bequest, 1970
  • Object Number: 1970.613.24
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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