A Jewish high priest talking to an angel, with a burning flame on his head as a symbol of faith zeal. Next to them a crowned woman pointing with her sceptre at the tablets of the law. In the foreground putti holding sheets of paper bearing the different names of the tribes of Israel. In the background the tent camp of the Israelites, with the copper snake, and Mount Sinai. In the frame of the cartouche medallions with biblical scenes, Cartouche with allegory on the history of Israel Title page in front: Kornelis Westerbaen, General histori, 1736, print maker: Jan Caspar Philips, (mentioned on

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