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Le Grand Cherif Mouley Sémein ou Ismael

Print
ca. late 17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraving depicting a portrait of Moulay Ismaïl Ibn Sharif of Morocco. Lettered with title, biography and 'De L'Armessin, Sculp. A Paris Chez la Veuve Bertrand Rue St. Jacqs, a la Pomme D’Or, pres St, Severin, Avec Privil du Roy'.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • Le Grand Cherif Mouley Sémein ou Ismael (assigned by artist)
  • Moulay Ismaïl Ibn Sharif (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving
Brief description
Engraving by Nicolas de Larmessin I, depicting a portrait of Sultan Moulay Ismail of Morocco (reigned 1672-1727), entitled 'Le Grand Cherif Mouley Sémein ou Ismael'. Printed in Paris, ca. late 17th century.
Physical description
Engraving depicting a portrait of Moulay Ismaïl Ibn Sharif of Morocco. Lettered with title, biography and 'De L'Armessin, Sculp. A Paris Chez la Veuve Bertrand Rue St. Jacqs, a la Pomme D’Or, pres St, Severin, Avec Privil du Roy'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 23.9cm
  • Width: 17.1cm
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Credit line
Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
SP.190

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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