1707 Famed BIBLE Paintings Penance ART French Illustrated RARE Godeau Penitence
Antoine Godeau was a 17th-century French bishop and Bible commentator. One of his lesser known works is “Les Tableaux de la Penitence”, a work of biographical and theological sketches of notable Biblical figures and groups seeking penance. Godeau provides commentary and notes on figures such as Adam and Eve, Nebuchadnezzar, John the Baptist, Lazarus and his resurrection, the prodigal son, Mary Magdalene, and many others.
The draw of this 1707 edition is the inclusion of impressive, full-page engravings.
1707 Famed BIBLE Paintings Penance ART French Illustrated RARE Godeau Penitence
Antoine Godeau was a 17th-century French bishop and Bible commentator. One of his lesser known works is “Les Tableaux de la Penitence”, a work of biographical and theological sketches of notable Biblical figures and groups seeking penance. Godeau provides commentary and notes on figures such as Adam and Eve, Nebuchadnezzar, John the Baptist, Lazarus and his resurrection, the prodigal son, Mary Magdalene, and many others.
The draw of this 1707 edition is the inclusion of impressive, full-page engravings.
Item number: #27216
Price: $599
GODEAU, Antoine
Les tableaux de la penitence. Par messire Antoine Godeau, evêque de Vence
A Lyon: chez Jacques Lions …, 1707.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 parts in 1 tome
- Part 1 – [18], 290, [2]
- Part 2 – 281, [7]
- 22 engraved plates, plus engraved title page for each part
- Provenance: Handwritten – [Rose Bourdou]
- Language: French
- Binding: Leather; tight and secure
- Size: ~6.25in X 3.75in (15.5cm x 9cm)
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Category
Religion
Authors
GODEAU, Antoine
Printing Date
18th Century
Language
French
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete