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Melchizedek, King of Salem, Brought Forth Bread and Wine
Public Domain

Jan Punt, Jacob de Wit, and others

Melchizedek, King of Salem, Brought Forth Bread and Wine

1751

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Melchizedek, King of Salem, Brought Forth Bread and Wine

1751

Physical Qualities Etching and engraving, 303 × 363 mm. (11 15/16 × 14 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.13244

Markings: CM: Claghorn on verso.

Artist

Jan Punt

Dutch, 1711 - 1779

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Artist

Jacob de Wit

Dutch, 1695-1754

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