Author(s):
bosse, abraham (tours, between 1602 and 1604 - paris, between 14–02–1676 and 16–2–1676), engraver
bosse, abraham (tours, between 1602 and 1604 - paris, between 14–02–1676 and 16–2–1676), designer
le blond, jean 1er (in 1666), editor
other title: works of mercy: feeding the hungry (dummy title)
date of production: around 1635
dating in centuries: 2nd quarter of the 17th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: etching
dimensions - square line:
height: 22. 2cm
width: 32. 1cm
description:
plate 1 of a series of seven plates entitled "the works of mercy". Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - on the front, at the bottom, printed in ink: "le bond excud avec privilege du roy. "; “give food to those who are hungry. ”; “abosse inv. And fe. ”
legend - on the front, at the bottom, printed in ink, verses: "you whom frivolous riches / maintain vain esbas / and who of the things of here below / make them your gods and your idols; // do not doubt that your remorse, / if you do not do good works; / will not be like so many snakes, / who will cause you a thousand deaths. // if you see that fain overwhelms / that which you can relieve; / present him with something to eat, / with a helping hand // you can redeem your sin / by this salutary alms, / your spirit being detached / from voluntary avarice. Stamp - on the front, bottom right, in red ink: "ville / de / paris" (cf. Lugt suppl. 2012c). Stamp - on the front, bottom left, in black ink: "carnavalet"
inventory number - on the front, bottom right, in black ink: "r. G: 98"
iconographic description:
on the terrace of a rich residence, beyond which a sumptuous garden extends, a servant distributes bread to the poor. With a gesture of her hand, she indicates the origin of this generous gift, a wealthy couple standing on the threshold. Charity. 17th century fashion. Architecture. Beggars. Dog. Mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 06–1886
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 98
part of:
works of mercy. Date: circa 1635.
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