Claude Lorrain (= Claude Gellée, Chamagne 1600 – Rome 1682). John preaching in the Wilderness. In the open air, behind him a lying sheep. Before him on the way and under the trees numerous listeners, on the right three soldiers with lances, behind them two riders. In the distance on a hill a fortified town. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. Inscribed: Belvedere. / Claude Lorrain pt. / A. H. Payne sc., otherwise in German-English as above. 16.7 x 19.4 cm.
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“ … that I have received the parcel in good order. Very well and professional packed indeed. The litho of Mourot is according to my expectations. The drawing is rare. Colouring most probably same time … ”
(Mr. P. v. d. W., June 26, 2003)