The angel Gabriel tells Zacharias that his prayer for a child is to be granted; John the Baptist will be his son. Engraving by E. Kirkall after M. Scheits.

  • Scheits, Matthias, 1630?-1700.
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21613i
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Elizabeth can be seen in a house to the left. The Holy Spirit hovers above her head while an angel appears in a puff of smoke behind her

Physical description

1 print : line engraving with etching ; platemark 25.7 x 19.9 cm

Lettering

The angel said unto him, fear not Zacharias for thy prayer is heard. Luke 1st. chap. v. 13th. Schuts inv. Kirkall sculpt.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 21613i

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