The death of Sapphira. Engraving by J. Pesne, ca. 1703, after N. Poussin.
- Poussin, Nicolas, 1594?-1665.
- Date:
- [1703?]
- Reference:
- 645206i
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Sapphira, having lied about the profits of the sale of land which was supposed to be held in common, "fell down straightway at his [Peter's] feet, and yielded up the ghost" (Acts V, 1-11). Other people rush to help her, but a woman with a baby tries to warn one of them away. Left, Saint Peter, Saint John and another man
Publication/Creation
Paris (rue St Jacques à l'Annonciation) : Se vend à Paris chez P. Drevet ... avec privil. du Roy, [1703?]
Physical description
1 print : line engraving ; platemark 35.5 x 70.2 cm
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Sapphira super agri venditi pretio spiritui sancto mentita, increpante fraudem Petro expirat. N. Poussin pinxit. Gravé par J. Paine, d'après le tableau du Poussin qui est au Cabinet du Roy
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Wellcome Collection 645206i
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