The Etcher/Engraver
Author: Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712
Image Title: The Etcher/Engraver
Scripture Reference:
- Romans 5 (further images / scripture text)
Description: The etcher is in the process of copying the image in front of him on the acid resistant surface of the copper plate. He sits in front of a window with a screen that diffuses the light. A second worker pours the acid used to etch the image in the copper surface from the plate into a bowl. Two men talk at the open front door. On the floor are several implements and containers used by etchers or engravers. The Dutch artist and poet Jan Luiken (1649-1712) was responsible for drawing this emblem and for creating the motto and poem that follow. Jan Luiken and/or his son Casper Luiken (1672-1708) were responsible for its etching. The attendant scripture text is Romans 5:17-19.
Motto:
The redemption as well as the fall,
Transfers from one to all.
Poem:
An image, etched onto the copper plate,
Brings forth a thousand images of itself:
Oh Jesus Christ, highly praised!
Thou the most beautiful heavenly image,
Thou hast engendered thousands,
Through the imprint of thy holy being.
(Translation by Josephine V. Brown, with editorial assistance from William G. Stryker)
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