Daniel in the Lion's Den
Printmaker:
Ward, William
Publisher:
Thompson, John P.
Painter:
Rubens, Peter Paul
(After)
After the painting by Rubens (c.1614/16; National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1965.13.1). Daniel sits in a cave at centre right, left leg crossed over right, drapery around his groin, his hands held together in an attitude of prayer, his eyes raised heavenwards through an opening in the cave roof. He is surrounded by lions, seven male and two female, a few asleep or in repose, others snarling or agitated. The bones of previous victims, including a human skull, are seen in the foreground.
Bequeathed by the Rev. R. E. Kerrich, 1872 (received 1873)
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1873) by Kerrich, Richard Edward
18th Century#
Production date:
1794-07-01
AD 1794
Mezzotint. Trimmed to the platemark. Later published state by John P. Thompson, which is undescribed in Frankau (see curatorial annotation in Frankau). Artists' names etched in the inscription space at lower left and right: 'Painted by P.P. Rubens' and 'Engraved by W. Ward'. Title engraved and etched in closed letters: 'DANIEL in the LION'S DEN / From the original Picture by Rubens in the possession of His Grace the Duke of Hamilton'. The coat of arms of the Duke of Hamilton engraved at the centre, with motto 'THROUGH'. Publication line engraved in upright letters: 'London Published July. 1. 1794. by John. P. Thompson Gt. Newport Street'. Inscribed in graphite at lower right: 'Kerrich' and on the verso: '445'.
Accession number: P.15115-R
Primary reference Number: 240143
Frankau (Ward): 83 (undescribed)
Chaloner Smith: undescribed
Nagler (Künstler-Lexicon): undescribed
Voorhelm Schneevoogt: 9.77
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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