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Printed in France Circa 1800. Size: 21.5 X 13.5 inches approx.

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Antique 19th-Century Gustave Doré Steel Engraving. Offered here is an original antique steel engraving after Gustave Doré, depicting Christ and the Samaritan Woman at the Well (John 4). This is a genuine 19th-century plate removed from a deluxe Doré Bible edition, not a modern reproduction. The engraving shows Christ seated beside Jacob’s well speaking with the Samaritan woman, rendered with Doré’s characteristic dramatic line work, expressive drapery, and luminous haloed figure of Christ. The image displays crisp, fine engraving lines and strong contrast. Artist: Gustave Doré (after). Christ and the Samaritan Woman at the Well. Paper: Original 19th-century laid paper. Plate mark: Visible on all sides. Image area is clean and well-defined. Light to moderate age toning and foxing in margins. Minor edge and corner wear consistent with age. No tears, no losses into image, no water damage observed. Overall condition is Very Good for a 19th-century engraving. This piece would frame beautifully and is suitable for collectors of Doré, antique religious art, or 19th-century Bible illustration.

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Subject: Sacred Heart of Jesus (Catholic devotional). Material: Engraved print on paper with watercolor hand-coloring. Origin: United States (framed). Frame: Original gilt wood frame. Backing: Original period backing with framer’s label. Framer label: The Picture Shop Progressive – Meekins, Packard & Wheat Co. Condition: Antique condition; age-appropriate toning to paper, light surface spotting consistent with age, frame with expected wear. Dimensions: As shown in photos. Authentic 19th-century Catholic devotional print depicting the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The image was mechanically engraved and subsequently hand-colored with watercolor, evidenced by visible printed linework beneath transparent color washes and subtle tonal variation from manual application. This is not a chromolithograph or original watercolor painting. Housed in its original late-19th-century American gilt wood frame, retaining the original backing and framer’s label from The Picture Shop Progressive Meekins, Packard & Wheat Co. , a known period framing firm. Frame, glass, paper, and construction are period-consistent and mutually corroborating. A genuine antique devotional work. #SacredHeart #AntiqueReligiousArt #HandColoredEngraving #CatholicDevotional #19thCenturyPrint #AntiqueFramedArt.

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Offered here is an original 19th-century Bible wood engraving after Gustave Doré titled “The Brazen Serpent” (Numbers 21:6-9). The plate is signed in the image: G. Doré” at lower left and “L. Dumont at lower right (engraver). Museum reference: The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco catalog this exact subject as “The Brazen Serpent, ” dated 1867, engraved by L. Dumont, and issued in. (Cassell, Petter, and Galpin). Artist: Gustave Doré (after). Dumont (signed in plate). Subject: The Brazen Serpent / Moses and the Brazen Serpent (Numbers 21). Medium: Steel Engraving (Bible plate). Date: 19th century (museum example dated 1867).

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Rare Antique Religious engraving on Cooper Plaque sur. 2 1/2″ by 1 7/8″. Track Page Views With.

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Engraving printed shortly before cano ization of Francis de Sales. Catholic, risary, crucifix, little office, miraculous medal, fatima, lourdes, rosary, douay.

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Up for sale is a wonderful original antique chalcographie engraving done by Alphonse Leroy. This lovely religious engraving is done in a black ink with a realistic approach and has an original Louvre Museum seal on the bottom edge. It depicts the Entombment of Christ and in good antique condition. It measures 26 inches by 19 3/4 inches and the image size alone measures 17 1/2 inches by 16 inches. There are a couple bends to the corners and foxing on the bottom as shown in photos. Thank you for visiting “Dusty Treasures ” and please feel free to browse through.

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Printed in France Circa 1800. Size: 21.5 X 13.5 inches approx.

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Printed in France Circa 1800. Size: 21.5 X 13.5 inches approx.

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Rare & Superb Antique Religious engraving on Cooper Plaque. “Et Benedictus Fructus Ventris Tui Jesus” (and Blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus). 3 1/4″ by 2 1/2″. Track Page Views With.

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