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OverviewOne of the most inspired painters of the nineteenth century, Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (1794 -1872) was also a brilliant engraver and draftsman. This collection, among his major accomplishments, includes scores of engravings that bring to life familiar scenes from the Old Testament - from the creation of the world and the fall of Adam and Eve to the story of Noah and his Ark and David's slaying of Goliath. Imbued with a sense of grace and spontaneity, Schnorr von Carolsfeld's monumental compositions pay minute attention to detail. Each of the 160 beautifully composed images, selected from a rare nineteenth-century publication, is accompanied by a caption citing title and biblical book and chapter.An important reference for students and scholars of scriptural studies, this handsome archive will also serve as an important sourcebook for designers and commercial artists. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Julius Schnorr von CarolsfeldPublisher: Dover Publications Inc. Imprint: Dover Publications Inc. Dimensions: Width: 22.80cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.80cm Weight: 0.435kg ISBN: 9780486439495ISBN 10: 0486439496 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 01 December 2004 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJulius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (1794-1872) was one of the most brilliant painters, engravers, and draftsmen of the nineteenth century. This collection, among his major accomplishments, includes scores of engravings that bring to life familiar scenes from the Old Testament - from the creation of the world and the fall of Adam and Eve to the story of Noah and his Ark and David's slaying of Goliath. Each of these beautifully composed images is accompanied by a caption citing title and Biblical book and chapter. Dover selection of all the Old Testament illustrations from Die Bibel in Bildern, published by Georg Wigand, Leipzig, 1860. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |