Boston Public LibraryEnglish Caricature and Political Satire, 18th and 19th Centuries / William Hogarth (1697-1764). Prints / British Artists
Paul before Felix
Item Information
- Title:
- Paul before Felix
- Description:
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Paul before Felix, showing St. Paul on trial before Felix, governor of Caesarea. Paul to left with arms raised, Felix sitting with his wife Drusilla and two priests on a dais at center, one sitting with his chin in his hand, two clerks in front of the bench at which St Paul stands. To right, the orator Tertullus holding a scroll and leaning on a lectern.
- Artist:
- Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
- Publisher:
- Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
- Name on Item:
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Engraved by Wm. Hogarth from his Original Painting in Lincoln's Inn Hall
- Date:
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(c) February 5, 1752
- Format:
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Prints
- Genre:
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Etchings
Engravings
- Location:
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Boston Public Library
Arts Department - Collection (local):
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William Hogarth (1697-1764). Prints
- Subjects:
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Judicial proceedings
Spectators
Saints
Biblical events
Paul, the Apostle, Saint
Felix, Antonius, active 1st century
- Extent:
- 1 print : etching and engraving ; sheet 46 x 53 cm
- Permalink:
- https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/5138jv57q
- Terms of Use:
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No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
- Publisher:
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[William Hogarth]
- Language:
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English
- Notes:
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Title from catalogue raisonné.
Paulson: 192
- Notes (acquisition):
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Gift ; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ewing
- Notes (date):
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Date from item.
- Notes (citation):
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Paulson, Ronald. "Hogarth's Graphic Works." The Print Room, 1989, London.
- Notes (object):
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Fifth state. 'Plate 2' has been engraved in the lower left corner beneath the design.
- Identifier:
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18_06_000119
- Barcode:
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36666003833080
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