Handcolored Engraving of the Second Vision of Esdras, Italy Circa 1700

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A handcolored engraving from the early 18th century depicting the Second Vision of Esdras, where the prophet Ezra is comforted … Read more A handcolored engraving from the early 18th century depicting the Second Vision of Esdras, where the prophet Ezra is comforted by the archangel Uriel. The piece captures a significant moment of biblical apocalypse with fine detail, showcasing the delicate linework and narrative depth characteristic of Italian printmaking from the period.
Circa 1700, this original period work was produced during a time of renewed interest in spiritual and symbolic imagery across the Italian peninsula.
Handcolored engraving on paper, presented in a frame that complements its historic character. Rooted in the Baroque tradition, this work reflects the era's formal grandeur and the sophisticated storytelling found in early modern European religious art. See less