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Luca Giordano, artist
Italian, 1634 - 1703
The Sacrifice of Elijah Against the Prophets of Baal , circa 1650 - 1660
etching
36 x 50 cm (image)
Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Sopher Collection 1991.1.125

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publisher, Francesco Palmiero

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Artist Biography: Born in Naples 18 October 1634, died in Naples 3 January 1703. Son of a painter who worked in Venice, and follower of Ribera and Pietro da Cortona. Worked in Florence, Spain (for the court of Carlos II) and Naples.~~Reference: Bartsch, Adam von. Le Peintre-graveur. vol. XXI. W¸rzburg: 1920.~Bellini, P. Italian Masters of the Seventeenth Century. The Illustrated Bartsch. Vol 47. New York: 1983, Abaris Books.~Bellini, P. Italian Masters of the Seventeenth Century. The Illustrated Bartsch. Vol 47, Commentary. New York: 1987, Abaris Books ~

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Baal Prophets Against of Sacrifice The Mrs Mr catalogue c 17th 172 cat Sopher Marcus 1972 Colnaghi Europe Italy Print Religious etching soldier's onlookers royal startled figure kneeling foreground lies bull dead brawl men soldiers while prays dress simple Elijah altar smoking front steps Luca Giordano Italian Francesco Palmiero 5050161207400003 A001102 1991.1.125 AFGA