Monument to Jacques Callot
Print
mid 17th century (published)
mid 17th century (published)
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Print depicting a monument with a portrait of a man, head and shoulders, on a pedestal, within a niche with an oval border, surmounted by a broken pediment on which are three cherubs. On either side of the niche sits a cherub holding respectively a skull and a coat of arms. Beneath is a tablet with an epitaph.
Object details
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Title | Monument to Jacques Callot (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Engraving |
Brief description | Print, engraving by Abraham Bosse depicting a monument to Jacques Callot, mid-17th century. |
Physical description | Print depicting a monument with a portrait of a man, head and shoulders, on a pedestal, within a niche with an oval border, surmounted by a broken pediment on which are three cherubs. On either side of the niche sits a cherub holding respectively a skull and a coat of arms. Beneath is a tablet with an epitaph. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'Cum Privilegio Regis. Bosse fecit. Israel excud.' (Lettered with epitaph and) |
Credit line | Given by Edgar Seligman |
Production | It is unclear whether the publisher was either of the two Israel Silvestres or their relation Israel Henriet. All were active in the early and mid-17th century. |
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Associated object | E.124-1960 (Version) |
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Accession number | E.123-1960 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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