Portrait of the Goldsmith Louis Roupert
Print
1668 (published)
1668 (published)
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This engraving by Louis Coquin (also known as Cossin), after Pierre Rabon, was published, in Paris, in 1668. The goldsmith Louis Roupert is shown next to a vase of acanthus leaves holding a sheet with acanthus decoration on it. These, and the tools on the table next to him, suggest that he is a goldsmith.
The rolling acanthus was a popular motif in ancient Rome, and was much copied by Renaissance artists. The use of the scrolling acanthus leaf was an essential part of the goldsmith’s skill from about the mid 17th century to the end of the 18th century. Ornament prints like these were copied by artisans working in different fields, and were responsible for spreading the influence of various decorative styles.
The rolling acanthus was a popular motif in ancient Rome, and was much copied by Renaissance artists. The use of the scrolling acanthus leaf was an essential part of the goldsmith’s skill from about the mid 17th century to the end of the 18th century. Ornament prints like these were copied by artisans working in different fields, and were responsible for spreading the influence of various decorative styles.
Object details
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| Title | Portrait of the Goldsmith Louis Roupert (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Portrait of the goldsmith Louis Roupert, engraving by Louis Cossin, [Coquin] after Pierre Rabon, France, 1668 |
| Physical description | Print, portrait of the goldsmith Louis Roupert, engraving after Pierre Rabon. |
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| Gallery label | PRINT: PORTRAIT OF THE GOLDSMITH LOUIS ROUPERT
French, 1668
Engraving by Louis Coquin after Pierre Rabon, published in Paris
28787
From about 1650 to 1800 the use of the scrolling acanthus leaf was an essential part of the goldsmith's skill. Here Roupert shows off silver leaves in a bottle and a sheet of ornament. The horse, a goldsmith's pattern, is entirely made of leaves. |
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| Summary | This engraving by Louis Coquin (also known as Cossin), after Pierre Rabon, was published, in Paris, in 1668. The goldsmith Louis Roupert is shown next to a vase of acanthus leaves holding a sheet with acanthus decoration on it. These, and the tools on the table next to him, suggest that he is a goldsmith. The rolling acanthus was a popular motif in ancient Rome, and was much copied by Renaissance artists. The use of the scrolling acanthus leaf was an essential part of the goldsmith’s skill from about the mid 17th century to the end of the 18th century. Ornament prints like these were copied by artisans working in different fields, and were responsible for spreading the influence of various decorative styles. |
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| Accession number | 28787 |
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| Record created | July 15, 2005 |
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