[59] leaves of plates: 214×275 mm. (Oblong quarto).
General Note
The first twelve leaves carry one engraving each. The rest carry four smaller prints each, pasted in.
Responsibility Note
Plates [1] and [3] are signed, 'Tempesta in Roma'.
References
F. Borroni, 'Antonio Tempesta incisore', in La Bibliofila 52 (1950), p.241-63; V. Birke, 'Towards a Tempesta catalogue', PrtQ, 2 (1985), p.205-18.
Summary Note
The first sequence of twelve engravings shows subjects from the opening chapters of Genesis, from the creation of the world to the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the garden of Eden.
The second sequence of smaller engravings begins again with subjects from the opening of Genesis and continues with other subjects from the Old Testament.
Provenance
Recorded in RAA Library, Catalogue, 1802.
Binding Note
19th-century half calf, with green cloth-covered boards; rebacked in 20th century; red morocco spine-label, lettered, 'Tempesta Sujets De La Bible'.
Subject
Bible, O.T., Genesis
Bible., O.T.
Bible stories
Narrative art - Italy -
Pictorial works - Italy -