An angel releases the apostle Saint Peter from prison. Engraving by F.H. van Hove after G. Freman.

  • Freman, G.
Date:
[1705]
Reference:
2474269i
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Description

Peter was imprisoned by King Herod in Judea and released by an angel, according to Bible. N.T. Acts 12.6-9. The soldiers guarding him are asleep

Publication/Creation

[London] : [Richard Blome], [1705]

Physical description

1 print

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Lettering

Saint Peter delivered out of prison. Acts 12. G. Freman inv. F. van Hove sculp. The right honourable William Pierrepoint Earle of Kingston upn Hull ... for the advancement of this worke, contributed this plate, to whose patronage it is humbly dedicated by Richard Blome. Bears number: 70

Creator/production credits

Sponsored by William Pierrepont, 4th Earl of Kingston-upon-Hull

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2474269i

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