Adonias Imploring the Grace of Solomon or Jeroboam Kneeling before Rehoboam

Characterized by loose, quick lines, the etching exhibits a sketchy, unfinished appearance. Printed in brown with subtle shading, the technique blends etching and aquatint. Notably, the artist signed the work under the pseudonym *Raffael Durbino*, a nod to Raphael in a lighthearted, fictitious attribution.

Created around 1782 by French artist Charles-Paul-Jean-Baptiste de Bourgevin Vialart de Saint-Morys, the print is now held in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

This etching reflects 18th-century European interest in biblical themes and the artistic techniques of the time, particularly the combination of etching and aquatint for expressive, nuanced prints.

While not widely recognized as a seminal work, it contributes to the broader understanding of late 18th-century etching practices and the artistic playfulness of the era, as seen in its pseudonymous attribution.