Portret van Ralph Snow, RP-P-1906-3314, Alexander van Haecken, between 1735 and 1757

Identification title(s): portrait of ralph snow. Object type: print object number: rp-p-1906-3314. Catalog reference: chaloner smith 15-2(2). Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, verso, stamped: lugt 1425collector's mark, verso, stamped: lugt 2228. Description: the calligrapher ralph snow holding a sheet of paper with the calligraphed text 'vive la plume' (long live the pen). An armillary on his desk. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: alexander van haecken (mentioned on object), after a design by: isaac whood (mentioned on object). Place of manufacture: london. Dating: 1735 - 1757. Physical features: mezzotint and engraving. Material: paper technique: mezzotint / engraving (printing process). Dimensions: top: h 351 mm (cut) × w 248 mm. Subject: what: calligraphywig. Who: ralph snow. Acquisition: purchase 1906. Date: between 1735 and 1757.