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Genesis Chap. I. Man is created in the image of God.
Major collection: Hart Nautical
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: engraving
Maker: unknown
Place made: United Kingdom
Date made: 1700-1799
Materials: ink; laid paper; mounting
Measurements: 9 1/4 in x 6 in
Nomenclature: religious
Classification: whales
AF-LX-1721
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: engraving
Maker: unknown
Place made: United Kingdom
Date made: 1700-1799
Materials: ink; laid paper; mounting
Measurements: 9 1/4 in x 6 in
Nomenclature: religious
Classification: whales
Monochrome engraving showing Adam, who is bearded, and Eve, both nude, in the Garden of Eden and surrounded by various animals. There is a spouting whale in the background. Above the image is given the page no., 3, and the title text; below the image is given the corresponding verse: "GENESIS 1. Verse 27. GOD created man in his own image, in the image of GOD created he him, male and female created he them. "
AF-LX-1721