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Bound in v. 2 (PML 145500) as plate 124, of an extra-illustrated copy of The Holy Bible, Oxford : Clarendon Press, 1814-1815 (see Harris Bible PML 145500-06).
Print inlaid in leaf measuring 331 x 233 mm, bound into volume.
Engraving after a design by Marillier for an illustration for "La Sainte Bible" (Paris: Chez Defer de Maisonneuve, 1789), v. 3, p.325 (facing).
Numbered at head: "Tom. 3e." and "page 325"; lettered below image: "C. P. Marillier inv." "E. De Ghendt. sculp."
Library's copy is a proof impression before final lettering lacking the caption, volume and page number at head.
Print shows Absalon subspended from a tree with a staff protruding from his chest. A solider, standing at the base of the tree to his right, is preparing to stab Absalon with a spear.