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Sabin Galleries Ltd., London (England), pre 06 Nov 1970, London/England, Purchased by the AGNSW from Sabin Galleries 1970. Albert, post 22 May 1829, Purchased by Albert, lot 45 'Joshua crossing the Jordan with the Ark'. Robins, 1826-22 May 1829, United States of America, Purchased by Robins at the West sale, lot 113. West (England), 1800-1826, England, Study for a painting intended for King George III. Sold by West's sons to the United States in 1826 (113).
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Joshua passing the River Jordan with the Ark of the Covenant (1800). After Exodus 13:21-22: By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire.
Voorstelling van Jozua die toekijkt hoe de Levieten met de Ark van het Verbond de Jordaan oversteken, door Benjamin West (1800)