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
other title: the birth of the dauphin: the king giving his order of chivalry to monseigneur the dauphin (dummy title)
date of production: in 1638
dating in century: 2nd quarter of the 17th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts, print
name(s): print
materials and techniques: etching
dimensions - artwork:
height: 35cm
width: 9cm
description:
plate 3 from a series of four engravings entitled "the birth of the dolphin". Two prints on a board. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
legend - on the front, at the top and bottom of the image, printed in ink: "the king giving his order to / monseigneur the dauphin"; "louys this powerful monarch, / fills his dauphin of honor, / by giving him this mark / of victory and happiness. "
inventory number - on the front, middle right, in ink: "r. G:132"
iconographic description:
birth of the dauphin (future louis xiv). Terrace. Garden. Louis xiii passes the orders of chivalry around the neck of the swaddled dauphin, standing on the knees of his mother anne of austria. Frame composed of two dolphin animals. Themes / subjects / places represented:
historical scene
person / character depicted:
louis xiii, king of france; louis xiv, king of france
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 06–1886
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 132. Date: En 1638.
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