Enoch and his family surrounding a meal table and holding their hands in a gesture of prayer; behind them is the open end of house; to the right a woman hands out bread to a child, young man, and old man

Johann Theodor de Bry Netherlandish

After Gillis Mostaert the Elder Netherlandish

ca. 1580–1623

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: Enoch and his family surrounding a meal table and holding their hands in a gesture of prayer; behind them is the open end of house; to the right a woman hands out bread to a child, young man, and old man
Artist: Johann Theodor de Bry (Netherlandish, Strasbourg 1561–1623 Bad Schwalbach)
Artist: After Gillis Mostaert the Elder (Netherlandish, Hulst 1528–1598 Antwerp)
Date: ca. 1580–1623
Medium: Engraving
Dimensions: plate: 3 9/16 in. (9.1 cm)
mount: 5 7/16 x 4 1/2 in. (13.8 x 11.4 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011
Object Number: 2012.136.659
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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