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Jonah, Chap. I. Verse 15 Jonah Cast into the Sea
Major collection: Hart Nautical
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: engraving
Maker: unknown
Place made: United Kingdom
Date made: 1600-1800
Materials: ink; paper; mounting
Measurements: 3 1/2 in x 5 1/4 in
Nomenclature: Jonah
Classification: whales
AF-JX-0222
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: engraving
Maker: unknown
Place made: United Kingdom
Date made: 1600-1800
Materials: ink; paper; mounting
Measurements: 3 1/2 in x 5 1/4 in
Nomenclature: Jonah
Classification: whales
Black and white engraving of Jonah being cast into a stormy sea from a ship with sails. The whale is shown, ready to pounce. Various barrels and sacks are also floating in the water. The sky is depicted as storm-darkened. The text atop the image reads "JONAH CHAP. 1." "Jonah cast into the sea." The text below the image reads "JONAH 1. Verse 15." and below, "So they took up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea, and the sea ceased from her raging."
AF-JX-0222