Job tormented by demons and abused by his wife.

Engraving, 38,2 x 25,9 cm, laid paper with watermark (fleur-de-lys, coat of arms), signed "P. P. Rubens pinxit.", address "L. Vorsterman excud. cum privileg.", Latin text (trimmed on platemark at bottom).

Mounted on edges. Good impression and condition.

After the lost painting for the St Nicolas's Church in Brussels. A painted copy and the drawing for the engraving, attributed to Anthony van Dyck, are in Paris (Louvre, inv. MI 968 and 20316). 1st state before number.
Ref. Hollstein XLIII.11.3.I (of III).
Joined: Van der Horst, Nicolaas (after) - Moral lessons for courtiers. 5 engravings, c. 13,6 x 9,0 cm. Mounted at upper and lower edges. (6 pcs)