Antique Print of Joseph's Well

Antique aquatint titled 'Joseph's Pit and Well'. Beautiful view of Jubb Yussef (Joseph's Well) in Israel, identified with the pit in Dothan, into which the Biblical figure Joseph was cast into by his brothers, later to be sold to a caravan of Midianites making its way toward Egypt. Sketched on the spot by F.B. Spilsbury. Published in 1803, London.

Condition: Good. General age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling. Please study image carefully.

Date: 1803

Overall size: 49 x 33.5 cm.