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Geofroi, a la grand dent, de Lusignan

Print
ca. 1750 (made)
Artist/Maker
Johann Jakob Haid (artist)
Place of origin
Germany (made)

Mezzotint depicting a bust length portrait of a historical figure, Geoffrey of Lusignan, a twelfth century crusader. Lettered with title and an inscription in Latin.


Object details

Category
Prints
Object type
Print
Titles
  • Geofroi, a la grand dent, de Lusignan (assigned by artist)
  • Geoffrey, of the big tooth, of Lusignan (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Mezzotint
Paper
Mezzotint
Printing
Brief description
Mezzotint by Johann Jakob Haid entitled 'Geofroi, a la grand dent, de Lusignan'. German School, ca. 1750.
Physical description
Mezzotint depicting a bust length portrait of a historical figure, Geoffrey of Lusignan, a twelfth century crusader. Lettered with title and an inscription in Latin.
Dimensions
  • Height: 41cm
  • Width: 28.5cm
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Marks and inscriptions
Insignis fama et felicibus armis, Virg. Aen. l.7.No.2. I.I.Haid excud. A.V. (Lettered)
Credit line
Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A
Object history
Geoffrey, Count of Lusignan, was a twelfth century crusader and a member of the French Lusignan family originating in Poitou, western France. Many members of the family fought in the crusades; in addition, Geoffrey's brother Guy became King of Jerusalem just before its fall to the invading Muslim forces in 1187. Although not as famous as his brother, Geoffrey fought alongside him on several occasions, notably at the Battle of Arsuf in 1191. He was considered to be a favourite of Richard Coeur de Lion, who appointed him Governor of Jaffa.
Subject depicted
Crusaders
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
SP.305

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
Record URL
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