Author(s):
tortorel, jacques (before 1550 - after 1575), engraver
perrissin, jean (01–01–1546 - 01–01–1617), engraver
other titles:
the mercuriale held at the augustins in paris on june 10, 1559. (dummy title), first volume containing forty paintings. (title of the set)
date of production: between 1569 and 1570
dating in century: 3rd quarter of the 16th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: etching
dimensions - artwork:
height: 26. 4cm
width: 37. 5cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription on the back
historical commentary:
taken from first volume containing forty paintings or various stories which are memorable relating to the wars, massacres and unrest that have occurred in france in recent years. All collected according to the testimony of those who were there in person, and who saw them, who are true to the truth, s. L. , n. D.;faced with protestant heresy, numerous debates were held in the parliament of paris. On june 10, exceptionally at the augustinian convent in the presence of the king, anne du bourg opposed his policy of repression of protestants and was sentenced to death after being taken to the bastille. Mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 1977
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: g. 21062. Date: Entre 1569 et 1570.
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