CALVIJN NEEMT AFSCHIED VAN DEN RAAD VAN GENEVE (27 APRIL 1564) (Calvin Says Goodbye to the City Commission of Geneva)

Print

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image depicts a group of men in classical attire gathered around a bed where a bearded man, presumably of importance, is reclining under a large blanket. The scene appears to be set in a dimly lit room lined with bookshelves filled with books, indicating a scholarly atmosphere.

The image depicts a group of men in classical attire gathered around a bed where a bearded man, presumably of importance, is reclining under a large blanket. The scene appears to be set in a dimly lit room lined with bookshelves filled with books, indicating a scholarly atmosphere.

Name/Title

CALVIJN NEEMT AFSCHIED VAN DEN RAAD VAN GENEVE (27 APRIL 1564) (Calvin Says Goodbye to the City Commission of Geneva)

Entry/Object ID

1986.2.1

Description

Man (Calvin) lying on a bed pointing to a book with a large group of men. The walls of the room are full of books. The men look mournful.

Type of Print

Lithograph

Category

Historical People, Interior Space, Vault
People, Building, Architecture

Made/Created

Artist

Anonymous Dutch

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

17-3/4 in

Width

24-1/2 in