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Rare Religious Print of Roman Bishops Contributing to Absis Oratory, 1742

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Antique print, titled: 'Absis Oratory S. Nicolai In Urbe ab Anastasio (…)' - This plate shows Roman Bishops; Silvester, Anastasius, St. Nicholas, Paschal, Gregorius etc. Rhetoric Oratory is the art of using language, such as public speaking, for persuasive writing and speech. ... Oratory is the ability to convey a successful speech, and it is a means of performing rhetoric. The three branches of rhetoric include deliberative, judicial, and epideictic. Source unknown, to be determined. Technic: Engraving / etching. on A verge type of hand-laid paper paper. Condition: Very good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Date: 1742 Overall size: 9.1 x 14 inch Image size: 6.9 x 10.1 inch We also offer thousands of antique prints covering fields of interest as diverse as architecture, natural history, religion, ethnology and many more. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 9.1 in (23.12 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.51 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1742
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  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCT-593381stDibs: LU3054326498392

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