Daniel in the Lion's Den.

PrinterPrinted by Kelloggs & Comstock American, 1848 - 1850

PublisherPublished by Kelloggs & Comstock American, 1848 - 1850

PublisherPublished by Ensign & Thayer American, 1849 - 1850

Date1848-1850

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 7/16 x 8 1/8in. (29.1 x 20.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 13 7/8 x 10in. (35.2 x 25.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Samuel St. John Morgan

DescriptionAn elderly man with a beard and mustache is seated in a dungeon surrounded by lions. He wears a long cloak or robe over a long-sleeved shirt or tunic and short boots. His hands are raised, as if in surprise. A wicker basket, containing leaves and a small oval object, possibly a loaf of bread, is at the right. Two bones are nearby. A male lion is seated at the left. A second lion lies behind him. A third male lion is in the background, beneath one of the stone arches of the dungeon. Iron grilles occupy the three arched openings that are visible. An angel is seated at the upper left, above the arches, pointing upwards with his right hand, and gesturing downwards with his left. Rays of light break through the clouds between his wings. A tall stone building is in the right background.

Object number1950.202.112

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "DANIEL IN THE LION'S DEN. / My God hath sent his angel and has shut the lions mouths that they have not hurt me Danl. VI. 22. / 248." Lower left, in pencil, "80".

On verso, upper left, in red ink, "930". Lower left, in blue pencil, "Print / Box 5 / #20". Lower right, in pencil, accession number and "Drw 61".

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