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Monochrome print of Jonah floundering in the water, about to be swallowed by a large whale that approaches him from behind, with a single-sailed ship--its sail ripped--nearby. In the background is a coastal town. In an elaborate border, with caption "JONAH thrown into the sea". Above is printed "Engraved for the Revd. Dr. Wright's Complete British Family Bible." Below is printed the verse being depicted.


whales
1786-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Thornton
ink; paper
14 in x 8 in
Britain