Items Similar to Apostles Released by Angel – Acts V Antique Engraving c.1735
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11
Apostles Released by Angel – Acts V Antique Engraving c.1735
$285.98
£213.02
€240
CA$393.82
A$428.66
CHF 227.13
MX$5,155.34
NOK 2,887.95
SEK 2,646.49
DKK 1,828.64
About the Item
Title: Acts V Engraving – Apostles Freed from Prison by Angel c.1735
Description:
This dramatic antique engraving titled “The Acts Chap. V – The apostles delivered out of prison by the angel” depicts the miraculous liberation of the apostles as described in Acts 5:19. Created around 1735 for a large illustrated family Bible, this copperplate engraving portrays an angel with radiant light emanating from behind, opening the heavy prison doors to lead the apostles to freedom.
In the foreground, the angel gestures forward with authority and grace, their wings spread wide, while an apostle, likely Peter, looks on in awe as he steps forward from the dark cell. Behind them, a Roman soldier stands guard, unaware of the miracle occurring before him, illustrating the divine intervention surpassing earthly powers. The heavy stone arch, chains, and barred windows create a powerful contrast between captivity and miraculous liberation.
This engraving is finely executed using the copper engraving technique, renowned for its precise line work and delicate shading that creates depth and atmosphere. While unsigned, it aligns stylistically with engravings produced after designs by artists such as Gerard Hoet or Bernard Picart for English folio Bibles of the early 18th century. Prints like this served not only as illustrations but as visual sermons, reinforcing theological teachings and biblical history within family devotion.
Collectors value these engravings for their religious, historical, and artistic significance, offering insights into Protestant theological education and visual culture in the 18th century.
Condition summary:
Good condition with light age toning and some minor foxing mainly in the margins. The plate impression is strong, and engraved details are crisp and well preserved. Slight edge wear consistent with age, with no major tears or losses.
Framing tips:
Frame this engraving with a dark wood or black moulding with gold inner edging for a classic ecclesiastical presentation. Use a warm ivory or cream mount board to complement the aged paper tone. UV-protective non-reflective glass is recommended to preserve the engraving’s fine lines and prevent fading. This piece will display beautifully in a study, library, or gallery wall of biblical scenes, enhancing any collection with its narrative power and historical depth.
- Dimensions:Height: 15.16 in (38.5 cm)Width: 8.94 in (22.7 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1730-1739
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1735
- Condition:Good condition with light age toning and some minor foxing mainly in the margins. The plate impression is strong, and engraved details are crisp and well preserved. Slight edge wear consistent with age, with no major tears or losses.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-12071-111stDibs: LU3054345752632
About the Seller
5.0
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2009
1stDibs seller since 2017
2,824 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Langweer, Netherlands
- Return Policy
More From This Seller
View AllChrist
s Ascension Engraving – Acts I Ascension Scene c.1735
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Christ's Ascension Engraving – Acts I Ascension Scene c.1735
Description:
This powerful antique engraving titled “Christ’s Ascension” depicts the moment described in Acts Cha...
Category
Antique 1730s English Prints
Materials
Paper
Epistle to the Hebrews Engraving – Paul, Law
Gospel Allegory c.1735
Located in Langweer, NL
Epistle to the Hebrews Engraving – Paul, Law & Gospel Allegory c.1735
Description:
This fascinating antique engraving titled “The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews – The La...
Category
Antique 1730s English Prints
Materials
Paper
Christ with Mary and Martha Engraving – Luke X Martha Reproved 1735
Located in Langweer, NL
Christ with Mary and Martha Engraving – Luke X Martha Reproved 1735
This antique engraving illustrates the biblical scene of Jesus visiting the house of Mary and Martha, from the Go...
Category
Antique 1730s English Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Bible Print Angels Announce Birth of Jesus by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
St. Paul to Galatians – Rejecting Mosaic Law, Antique Engraving c.1735
Located in Langweer, NL
St. Paul to Galatians Engraving – Paul Rejects Mosaic Law c.1735
Description:
This striking antique engraving titled “The Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians” illustrates Paul’s th...
Category
Antique 1730s English Prints
Materials
Paper
Biblical Engraving – Evangelists Matthew
Mark, Pieter Mortier, Early 1700s
Located in Langweer, NL
Evangelists Matthew and Mark, Pieter Mortier, ca. 1700
Original antique engraving from Histoire du Vieux et du Nouveau Testament, published in Amsterdam by Pieter Mortier around 170...
Category
Antique Early 1700s Dutch Prints
Materials
Paper
You May Also Like
Angels - Original Etching by E. Fessard - 1748
By Etienne Fessard
Located in Roma, IT
Angels is an original etching applied on paper, realized by Étienne Fessard in 1748, signed and dated at the bottom right. The state of preservation of the artwork is good and aged.
...
Category
1740s Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Angels - Etching by Nicholas Cochin - 1755
Located in Roma, IT
Angels is an etching realized by Nicholas Cochin in 1755.
Good conditions with slight foxing and aged margins.
Signed in the plate.
The etching was ...
Category
1750s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
The Arrival of the Angel - Etching By Simone Cantarini - 17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Arrival of the Angel is an old master artwork realized by Simone Cantarini in 17th Century.
Black and white etching.
Image dimensions: 21x17
Mo...
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Angels - Etching by Nicholas Cochin - 1755
Located in Roma, IT
Angels is an etching realized by Nicholas Cochin in 1755.
Good conditions.
The etching was realized for the anatomy study “JOMBERT, Charles-Antoine (1712-1784) - Méthode pour apprendre le dessein, ou l'on donne les regles générales de ce grand Art.. enrichie de cent planches representant differentes parties du Corps Humain.. et quelques etudes d`Animaux & de Paysage. Paris: C.A. Jombert, 1755”
The plates of this important study were mainly dedicated to anatomical studies, physiognomy and proportions, many taken from works by famous artists such as Raphael, Guido Reni and Titian, as well as classical works including the Farnese Hercules and the Medici Venus.
Category
1750s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
The Arrival of the Angels - Original Etching by J.B. Huet - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Arrival of the Angels is an original artwork realized by Jean-Baptiste Huet (1745-1811) in the Late 19th Century.
Etching print.
Signed on plate.
Good conditions.
The artwork...
Category
Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis V, 1724
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken
Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724
Text on verso
The measurement given is the paper size.
Category
Antique 1720s Dutch Renaissance Prints
Materials
Paper
