Paul before Felix

Paul before Felix

Item Information

Title:
Paul before Felix
Description:
Paul before Felix, showing St. Paul on trial before Felix, governor of Caesarea. Paul to left with arms raised, Felix sitting with his wife Drusilla and two priests on a dais at center, one sitting with his chin in his hand, two clerks in front of the bench at which St Paul stands. To right, the orator Tertullus holding a scroll and leaning on a lectern.
Artist:
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
Publisher:
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
Name on Item:
Engraved by Wm. Hogarth from his Original Painting in Lincoln's Inn Hall
Date:
(c) February 5, 1752
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Etchings
Engravings
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
William Hogarth (1697-1764). Prints
Subjects:
Judicial proceedings
Spectators
Saints
Biblical events
Paul, the Apostle, Saint
Felix, Antonius, active 1st century
Extent:
1 print : etching and engraving ; sheet 46 x 53 cm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/5138jv57q
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Publisher:
[William Hogarth]
Language:
English
Notes:
Title from catalogue raisonné.
Paulson: 192
Notes (acquisition):
Gift ; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ewing
Notes (date):
Date from item.
Notes (citation):
Paulson, Ronald. "Hogarth's Graphic Works." The Print Room, 1989, London.
Notes (object):
Fifth state. 'Plate 2' has been engraved in the lower left corner beneath the design.
Identifier:
18_06_000119
Barcode:
36666003833080