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Jacob Savery I , after
Dutch, 1565 - 1603
Armorum Nulla VI Conterit Ora Leonis Victor et Ex Lucta Fortis Abit Dubla (Samson Wrestling with the Lion), Judges 14:5, from a group of Biblical illustrations printed by C.J. Visscher, 17th century
Engraving
36.2 x 50.3 cm (image); 41.2 x 50.3 cm (sheet)
Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Sopher Collection 1993.63.143

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publisher, Claes Jansz Visscher the Elder ~engraver, Anonymous

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Artist Biography: Born in Courtrai in 1565 or 1567 (BÈnÈzit says ca. 1545).Active in Haarlem 1585-1589. Burgher of Amsterdam in 1591. died in Amsterdam 1603.Hollstein spells name *Saverij*, BÈnÈzit and Thieme-Becker use *Savery*.~~Reference: Hollstein, Vol. XXIII, p. 199 ff.~

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