Rare Antique Print-HEN ON A NEST WITH CHICKS-Lassenius-1702

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Plate (Matt XXIII.34-39): 'Wie eine henn mit kuchlem wacht so nimt auch seine schaflein Gott in schutz und acht.' (As a hen guards her chicks, so God protects his sheep.) This emblem shows the a hen on a nest with chicks, surrounded by a decorative border with banners and chicken. Rare. Image: copperplate engraving-etching. Text; letterpress, relief printing. Description: This rare plate originates from: 'Der heiligen Moralien uber die Evangelien und Episteln / wie die in den recht-glaubigen evangelischen Lutherischen kirchen an Sonn- und Fest-tagen verlesen werden �', by Jonanne Lassenio, published after his death by his widow in Kopenhagen in 1702. (Translation: The holy morals from the holy scripts and sermons, as they are read in correct-believing evangelic Lutheran churches on Sundays and days of celebration.)Artists and Engravers: Johannes Lassenius (1636-1692' was a German Lutheran Theologian and professor at the university of Kopenhagen. He was considered one of the most eloquent baroque pastors of his time. Plate unsigned but one plate in this work signed by Hubert Schaten (German/Danish, active in Danmark 1671-1697), who could be the engraver of other plates as well. Condition: Engraved image in good condition on a sheet in fair condition with text front and rear. Tear extending to image at left. Irregular paper edges, with paper loss, partially from binding. General age related toning, thumbing and light staining. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: C251-05 The overall size is ca. 7.5 x 9.1 inch. The image size is ca. 5.2 x 2.8 inch. The overall size is ca. 19 x 23 cm. The image size is ca. 13.2 x 7 cm. Seller Inventory # 37275

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Title: Rare Antique Print-HEN ON A NEST WITH ...