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Jonah Thrown into the Sea

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Monochrome woodcut of a ship at sea, tilting to the left, and a large whale approaching it. A man is being thrown over the side of the ship, and lightning strikes twice in the distance. At top right is printed the number 46. Below the image is the text, "JONAH THROWN in to the SEA."

Classification

whales

Date Made

1800-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

unknown

Materials

ink; paper; mounting

Measurements

5 1/2 in x 4 in

Place Made

unknown

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