- Object numberCOP45.12
- TitleSaul and the witch of Endor
- Object
- CreatorSalvator (after) Rosa (Artist), Andrew Lawrence (Engraver)
- DescriptionGeneral Description: Saul and the witch of Endor. The witch stands on the right by a brazier summoning the ghost of the prophet, Samuel, who appears dressed in a white gown/shroud. Samuel propesises death for Saul and his sons who are depicted cowering on the ground at Samuel's feet. Behind the witch, spooky and inhumane apparitions can be seen. (Leedham, Susan, 2018-02-12)
- Production date, , 1730 - 1754
- Production period18th century
- Technique
- Inscription
inscribed lettering, below, : {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Segoe UI;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs18 'S. Rosa pinx. A. Laurentius f.' \par }
inscribed lettering, below, : (Description: dedication from Andreas Hay to Richard Mead.)
handwritten, below, pencil: {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Segoe UI;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs18 '30/K/7'\par } (Description: Likely earlier cataloging system.)
- Associations
Named Collection: Cottonian Collection