The Story of Elijah and Elisha.

4 engravings, 19,2 x 24,8 cm (wide margins).

Stuck by corners under passe-partout.

Complete series of 4 pl. by P. van der Borcht from G. de Jode's "Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru[m] veteris testame[n]ti" with Elisha striking the water with Elijah's cloak on pl. 1, Elijah is carried up into heaven on pl. 2, Elisha is acknowledged as Elijah's successor on pl. 3 and he is cursing of the children on pl. 4. All scenes appear in medallions with charming decorative borders.
Ref. Hollstein III: 195-198.