Jan Luyken, “Cambyses at Memphis Mocking the Egyptian Idolatry”, 1690

Jan Luyken (aka Jan Luijken) (1649–1712) or an artist from his circle
“Cambyses at Memphis Mocking the Egyptian Idolatry”, 1690

The etching portrays a tumultuous scene around 525 BCE, depicting Persian King Cambyses II slaying the sacred Egyptian Apis bull—an embodiment of the god Ptah—in Memphis, with the Pyramids of Giza visible in the distance.

Technical Details & Condition:
Etching printed in a warm black ink on laid paper with full margins as published by David and Willem Goeree in Amsterdam in 1700 in “Mosaize Historie der Hebreeuwse Kerke…” (Mosaic History of the Hebrew Church…), page 309. The print features the original folds of publication, now flattened by the sheet having been archival laid on a washi paper backing to provide stability. The impression is strong and well-printed (near flawless). The sheet is in excellent condition, free of tears, holes, and significant stains.

Dimensions:
• Sheet: 32.9 x 38.5 cm
• Plate mark: 28.4 x 36.4 cm
• Image borderline: 27 x 35.5 cm

Plate Lettering:
• Above the image borderline at right: “309”
• Below the image borderline: “Kambyses te Memphis d'Egiptische Afgoderie bespottende, Dood den Vermaarden Godt APIS; en doed desselfs Feeft in een Bloed-Bad eindigen.” [Cambyses at Memphis, mocking the Egyptian idolatry, slew the famous god APIS; and caused his festival to end in a bloodbath.]

References:
• Van Eeghen 1135 (Pieter van Eeghen & Johan Philip van der Kellen 1905, Het werk van Jan en Casper Luyken, Amsterdam, Frederik Muller & Co., vol. 1, p. 194, cat. no. 1135 [see https://archive.org/details/hetwerkvanjanen00kellgoog/page/194/mode/1up])

Price & Shipping:
AU$288 (approximately US$191.30 / €164.27 / £143.51), including worldwide express shipping. Import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility.

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