c1830 Massacre of the Innocents by Charles Le Brun Etching Chardon aine, Paris

What a wonderful museum quality c1830 engraving of Massacre of the Innocents. Loosely translated as pictured is; painted by Charles Le Brun. Etched by (Duplesses?) D P Bertuax. and ends with T C Aliamet Engraver of the King. An iconic image in a antique gilt frame with losses to the the materials. The subject matter is taken from Matthew chapter 2, verse 16-18 and represents the anger of Herod and his orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were 2 years old and under. The image is also known as the Massacre of Bethlehem. Le Massacre Des Innocents, Imp. Chardon Aine, a Paris, peint par Ch. Le Brun, Grave a l'Eau forte par D P Bertouac, et termine par T C Aliamet Graveur Du Roi Title of the piece is Le Massacre Des Innocents Chardon Ainé is referenced in many museums and his printings are in many collections; British Museum Royal Academy The Met Museum Victoria and Albert Museum National Gallery of Art Good condition for its age, with age appropriate foxin